Synonyms & related words for slate

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of slate — including tile, shingle, brick, stone. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to slate

Explore words related to slate — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include slaty, chalkboard, flagstones, blackboard, whiteboard, chalk, pantile, tablet. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for slate

Common synonyms for slate include tile, shingle, brick, stone — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does slate come from?

The word slate breaks down into one root of Old French origin: the root slate, from Old French esclat (“splinter, shard (of rock)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.