What does SLATE mean?

slate

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb, Adjective

Definition:

• Noun: a fine-grained rock used for roofing and flooring
• Verb: to schedule or register
• Adjective: of a bluish-gray color

Pronunciations:

• US: /sleɪt/
• UK: /sleɪt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "slate" originated from the Old French word "esclate" which means "split piece". The noun form of the word refers to a type of rock that is commonly used for roofing and flooring. The verb form of the word refers to the act of scheduling or registering something. The adjective form of the word refers to a bluish-gray color that is similar to the color of slate rock.

Synonyms:

• rock
• stone
• schedule
• register
• blue-gray

Related Words:

• scale
• stale
• steal
• tales
• teals

Example Sentences:

• The roof was made of slate tiles.
• He had his name slated for the next meeting.
• The walls were painted a slate blue color.