How to Use slat in a Sentence

slat

1 of 2 verb
  • Keep in mind that the way in which the roof is slatted will provide more or less shade.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The sleds have slatted wooden beds covered with reindeer skins, with a ledge for the driver.
    — Taymour Soomro Scott Conarroe, New York Times, 10 May 2023
  • The table is slatted, so spills slip right through for easy clean-up, and there’s even a pre-installed umbrella hole.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Elsewhere, the main-floor primary suite has a wraparound balcony and slatted wood doors.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The distressed tabletop exudes vintage charm, while the bottom slatted shelf prevents the piece from appearing too bulky.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The 68 guest rooms and 45 suites are equally elegant, with white couches, blue throws, and slatted shutters.
    — Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Its top is made from strong and solid acacia wood that displays slat paneling for a more sophisticated, timeless finish.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
  • On one side of the house, just outside the kitchen, a minimalist outdoor dining pavilion features a chic combination of stone and slatted wood walls.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 15 July 2024
  • For casual lounging and extra seating, shop this Adirondack chair that has a breathable, slatted back and can be folded up and put away in the off-season.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
  • Typically made from wood, these structures have slatted rooftops that allow for breezy ventilation and offer a nice middle ground between shade and sun.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026
  • Instead, slatted wooden doors and windows channel the ocean breeze with surprising efficiency, and the air carries the low, sweet scent of copal incense.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
  • The ToW offers cargo space within the empty tub below the hinged slatted bed platform and also comes standard with a dual-bike rack up on the tongue.
    — New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
  • With its neutral brown stain, intricately curved arms, and sleek slatted back, the wooden rocker has a traditional-meets-modern design that can fit in with any outdoor decor.
    — Brittney Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Its cushioned chairs and slatted square side table create an idyllic place to sip coffee in the morning or watch the sunset at night, and the removable cushion covers are easy to wash when needed.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
  • The 128 accommodations are equally elegant, with white couches, blue throws, and slatted shutters.
    — Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The residence now has slatted accent siding of Meranti hardwood, full-height windows framing panoramic territorial views and an entryway with a view corridor to the backyard.
    — Jeastman, oregonlive, 13 Sep. 2023
  • In the kitchen, Robbins designed custom cabinetry that feels like an extension of his Pippin collection, mimicking its cylindrical legs, slatted doors, and circular pulls with brass centers.
    — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Commercial farming methods have relegated these animals to confinement in large sheds on bare concrete or slatted flooring without any mental stimulation or basic comforts, causing frustration, boredom, and physical distress.
    — Miyun Park, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2012
  • Screen It Decorative screens or slatted wood panels are easy, effective options that blend well with most exteriors, according to Joe Waroquier, founder of Joe Waroquier HOME.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 June 2026

slat

2 of 2 noun
  • The fence has two broken slats.
  • Steam leaked through the trailer’s slats.
    — Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • Dust between each slat of your blinds with your duster.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Dust between each slat of your blinds with your duster.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
  • One slat even has a glob of gum still stuck to it, painted over.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 1 Mar. 2021
  • The beds, four to a room, were made from steel slats on a wooden frame.
    — Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
  • Use pull-down shades, which collect less dust than blinds with cloth or slats.
    — Amanda Gardner, Health, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Make sure to wipe both sides of each slat to buff away any water spots or streaks.
    — Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Weed scatters and falls between the wood slats.
    — Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Then there’s a rickety rope and wooden slat bridge.
    — Judy Stecker, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Those have been as fragile as the wood slats on that bridge lately.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The wood slats are designed with noise-free foam to avoid squeaking sounds.
    — Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Spray some on a microfiber cloth and wipe each slat down to protect the wood.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The other has a metal frame with slats and sits on grass near the edge of a park.
    — Corina Knoll, New York Times, 5 June 2023
  • The durable frame is made from steel with wooden slats that don’t require a box spring.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
  • Use a microfiber cloth or dust mitt to wipe away grime on the top and bottom of each slat.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
  • Let the slats sit for 10-15 minutes.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • Let the slats sit for 10-15 minutes.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • The wooden slats are wide and offer lots of shoe storage space.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2022
  • With hands reaching out of the slats, people were crying out for help.
    — Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2023
  • The grille slats are mostly closed off since cooling air isn’t needed.
    — Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 3 July 2023
  • The wooden ceiling slats are meant to evoke a sauna-like feeling in the space.
    — Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Then, lightly spray one slat at a time, working on that slat only.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • Then, lightly spray one slat at a time, working on that slat only.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Tall narrow slats of limewood (or linden) were butt-joined with glue.
    — Christopher Knight, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024
  • But the thing is, modern cribs are designed with tighter slats to avoid that very issue.
    — Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 5 July 2023
  • Wipe the slats with a clean, dry microfiber cloth to pick up as much dust as possible.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Wipe the slats with a clean, dry microfiber cloth to pick up as much dust as possible.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • Plus, each wide wood slat is spaced far enough apart to allow for ideal air flow and fast drying.
    — Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The wooden slats and straight edges give a modern organic look to these chairs.
    — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023

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