Pigeonhole (Noun)
Meaning 1
A specific (often simplistic) category.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She felt that her artistic vision was being forced into a pigeonhole by the critics who insisted on labeling her work as "minimalist".
- The documentary aimed to challenge the common pigeonhole of Native American culture as being primitive and uncivilized.
- He resented being put into a pigeonhole as a "troublemaker" simply because he asked tough questions in class.
- The pigeonhole of a "stay-at-home mom" was one that she felt was outdated and didn't reflect her true identity.
- The scientist's work defied easy pigeonhole-ing as she drew on insights from fields as diverse as physics, philosophy, and anthropology.
Related Words
Meaning 2
A small compartment.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.