slim chance

noun

: a small possibility
There's still a slim chance that we can win.

Examples of slim chance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
There was a slim chance Scherzer could make an immediate jump back to the big leagues, Schneider said before the veteran’s rehab start. Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 13 June 2025 One that had a slim chance of continuing as teammates on the pro level, a 1 in 32 chance — the number of NFL teams — to be precise. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025 Still many across the Lower 48 have at least a slim chance at seeing the aurora. Addy Bink, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025 While a Heat loss on Wednesday would, for all practical purposes, eliminate Miami’s chances of getting out of the 9-10 play-in, there would be a slim chance to move up to ninth (ahead of Atlanta but behind Chicago). Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slim chance

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Slim chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slim%20chance. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!