slate
/sleɪt/
noun
- A dark gray rock that splits easily into thin, flat layers, used for roofing, flooring, and writing surfaces.
- She wrote her homework on a small slate with a piece of chalk.
- The path was paved with smooth slate tiles.
- The old house had a beautiful roof made of natural slate.
- A list of candidates for an election or a team of people chosen for a task.
- The party announced its slate of candidates for the upcoming election.
- The coach picked a strong slate of players for the championship game.
- The committee presented a slate of officers for the new term.
- A dark bluish-gray color.
- He wore a slate suit to the formal dinner.
- The cat had beautiful slate-colored fur.
- She painted her bedroom a calming shade of slate.
verb
- To schedule or plan something for a particular time or purpose.
- She is slated to speak at the conference tomorrow.
- The new product launch is slated to happen in the spring.
- The meeting is slated for next Tuesday at 10 a.m.
- To criticize or blame someone or something harshly.
- The proposal was slated by the committee as impractical.
- The movie was slated by critics for its poor acting.
- He was slated in the press for his controversial comments.
- To cover a roof or surface with slate tiles.
- The workers slated the new roof in just two days.
- They decided to slate the entire front of the building.
- The old barn was slated to match the main house.
adjective
- Made of or resembling slate; dark bluish-gray in color.
- The clouds had a slate hue before the storm.
- She wore a slate dress to the party.
- The kitchen counter was made of slate stone.