: a long narrow cut or opening
slit
adjective
a slit skirt [=a skirt with a vertical slit at the hem]
slit; slitting
1
2
: to cut into long narrow strips
slitter
noun
Synonyms
Examples of slit in a Sentence
Noun
You could see through the slit in the fence.
The skirt has a slit on one side.
a dress with a slit skirt
Verb
I slit the bag open at the top.
The bag of seeds had been slit open.
Recent Examples on the Web
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
The lime green dress has an early 2000s feel to it with its slip-style silhouette, high slit, and, of course, bejeweled details.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
An easy-to-use nursing clasp and pull-down design makes for convenient nursing access, while pulling down a front fabric overlap reveals discreet slits for pump flanges.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Female cicadas make slits in small tree branches and usually lay 20 to 30 eggs in each slit.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Apr. 2024
The velvet dress in a rich shade of maroon had plenty of details to increase its head-turning effect like a cut out at the stomach and a leg slit.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
More slits mean more openings through which nerves can run.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
With tie straps, a waist-tie, ruffle hem, and a side slit, the square-neck dress has all kinds of beautiful design details.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
She gamely plays the part of the glamorous burgeoning pop star, in a fur-print puffer jacket, bra top and mismatched gold hoops that complement the edginess of her eyebrow slit.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
Christian Edwards, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Investigators say Arias stabbed Alexander almost 30 times, slit his throat and shot him in the head in his Mesa, Arizona, home.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2024
For instance, Andy Tait of True Green Nursery, recommends considering the compost bin material and checking for ventilation features, like holes or slits around the sides or top of your bin.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
Unlike a basic crewneck, the top has buttons near the neckline and slits along the bottom, while the pants look cropped and dressy, rather than having a jogger-like design that tightens around the ankle.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
Then fringe the ends by cutting many thing slits and add tissue paper pom-poms to resemble a firework display.
—Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2024
Brink tells Marie that someone's gotta take the fall for slitting the woman's throat in the first place, and the only one caught on video was Marie.
—Alex Raiman, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2023
Introduction All light-sensing structures on the chiton shell, Varney explained, are attached to nerves, which pass through the shell slits to connect to the body’s main nerves.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
The oversized short-sleeve top is designed with an on-trend high-low hem and a pocket, while the flowy pants feature side slits for even easier range of motion.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
Noun
The simple, loose-fitting design offers full-day comfort, while a slit in the side ensures that the skirt will never trip you up while embarking on a walking tour.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
The lime green dress has an early 2000s feel to it with its slip-style silhouette, high slit, and, of course, bejeweled details.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
An easy-to-use nursing clasp and pull-down design makes for convenient nursing access, while pulling down a front fabric overlap reveals discreet slits for pump flanges.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Female cicadas make slits in small tree branches and usually lay 20 to 30 eggs in each slit.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Apr. 2024
The velvet dress in a rich shade of maroon had plenty of details to increase its head-turning effect like a cut out at the stomach and a leg slit.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
More slits mean more openings through which nerves can run.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
With tie straps, a waist-tie, ruffle hem, and a side slit, the square-neck dress has all kinds of beautiful design details.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
She gamely plays the part of the glamorous burgeoning pop star, in a fur-print puffer jacket, bra top and mismatched gold hoops that complement the edginess of her eyebrow slit.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
Verb
The video also shows one of the attackers slitting the throat of a man lying on his back, and ends with the four attackers walking away inside the building with smoke rising in the distance.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Investigators say Arias stabbed Alexander almost 30 times, slit his throat and shot him in the head in his Mesa, Arizona, home.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2024
For instance, Andy Tait of True Green Nursery, recommends considering the compost bin material and checking for ventilation features, like holes or slits around the sides or top of your bin.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
Unlike a basic crewneck, the top has buttons near the neckline and slits along the bottom, while the pants look cropped and dressy, rather than having a jogger-like design that tightens around the ankle.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
Then fringe the ends by cutting many thing slits and add tissue paper pom-poms to resemble a firework display.
—Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2024
Brink tells Marie that someone's gotta take the fall for slitting the woman's throat in the first place, and the only one caught on video was Marie.
—Alex Raiman, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2023
Introduction All light-sensing structures on the chiton shell, Varney explained, are attached to nerves, which pass through the shell slits to connect to the body’s main nerves.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
The oversized short-sleeve top is designed with an on-trend high-low hem and a pocket, while the flowy pants feature side slits for even easier range of motion.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
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