slammer

/ˈslæmɚ/

//ˈslæmɚ// noun

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"slammer" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“slammer” is an uncommon English word, ranked #64,012 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#64,012
frequency rank, English
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - One who, or that which, slams.

Key facts for slammer
PropertyValue
Headwordslammer
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈslæmɚ/
Letters7
Frequency rank#64,012
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “slammer” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). slammer lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for slammer is 7 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈslæmɚ/. Corpus data places it at rank #64,012 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 8 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for slammer, a sign its spelling follows regular English conventions. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

Etymologically, the entry records: From slam + -er. The correct English form is slammer, spelled S-L-A-M-M-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    One who, or that which, slams.
  2. 2
    Jail, prison.
  3. 3
    A tequila cocktail that is slammed onto a surface to induce fizzing.
  4. 4
    One who takes part in slam-dance.
  5. 5
    One who competes in a poetry slam.
  6. 6
    In the game of Pogs, the heavier piece used to strike the stack of counters.
  7. 7
    A slam-door train.
  8. 8
    A fraudster who carries out slamming (fraudulent changes to a customer's service).

Etymology

From slam + -er.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "slammer"?
"slammer" is spelled S-L-A-M-M-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈslæmɚ/.
What does "slammer" mean?
As a noun, "slammer" means: One who, or that which, slams.
How do you pronounce "slammer"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "slammer" is /ˈslæmɚ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "slammer"?
From slam + -er. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “slammer”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is S-L-A-M-M-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈslæmɚ/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list