Pothole

/ˈpɒt.hoʊl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A hollowed-out area or pit in a road surface, usually caused by wear and tear or weather, which can be hazardous to vehicles.

The city's streets are filled with potholes, making driving dangerously bumpy.

A depression or hole in a surface, particularly in asphalt or concrete, typically resulting from erosion or structural failure.

After the heavy rains, numerous potholes appeared on the highway, requiring immediate repairs.

A significant flaw in a plan or process, often used metaphorically.

The project manager pointed out the financial potholes in the proposed budget.

The word 'pothole' originated from the combination of 'pot' (a deep hole) and 'hole' (an opening).

pothole patrol

A term referring to workers who are tasked with finding and filling potholes.

fill the pothole

To repair a hole in the road, often used metaphorically to mean addressing a problem.

road

A paved way for vehicles.

surface

The outside part or uppermost layer of something.

Road damage

Watch out for those potholes; the roads are in bad shape.

Bumpy ride

Driving on this road is like navigating a minefield of potholes.