: 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
slit·ter
ˈslitə(r),
-itə-
-ed/-ing/-s
: to cut the edge of (a garment) in ornamental slits
"
plural -s
1
: a slitting machine or device: such as
a
: a thin wheel of bronze or soft steel charged with diamond dust or emery for slitting or sawing precious stones
b
: a rapidly revolving sharpened disk for trimming or cutting a web of paper into narrower rolls
c
: a machine for slitting motion-picture film
2
: an operator of a machine for slitting (as metal, textiles, paper, or plastics)
Examples of slit in a Sentence
Noun (1)
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.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Her bodycon mermaid skirt was covered in diagonal rows of slits, exposing glimpses of her legs, hips, and butt.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Before police took him into custody, Tran slit his wrists, cut his neck and poked the blade into his stomach, but all of the wounds were superficial.
—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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Noun
The gown is designed with an asymmetrical neckline, ruched waist, and back slit.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Her bodycon mermaid skirt was covered in diagonal rows of slits, exposing glimpses of her legs, hips, and butt.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Verb
They’re designed with a sleek flat front, a mid-rise elastic waistband, a slightly loose leg opening, and small side slits for a comfortable, relaxed fit.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Before police took him into custody, Tran slit his wrists, cut his neck and poked the blade into his stomach, but all of the wounds were superficial.
—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slit. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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