Meaning & Definition of word "Pothole"

Pothole

/ˈpɒt.hoʊl/

1. A hollowed-out area or pit in a road surface, usually caused by wear and tear or weather, which can be hazardous to vehicles.
- Example: The city's streets are filled with potholes, making driving dangerously bumpy.
2. A depression or hole in a surface, particularly in asphalt or concrete, typically resulting from erosion or structural failure.
- Example: After the heavy rains, numerous potholes appeared on the highway, requiring immediate repairs.
3. A significant flaw in a plan or process, often used metaphorically.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Road damage

● Example Sentence: Watch out for those potholes; the roads are in bad shape.

Meaning: Bumpy ride

● Example Sentence: Driving on this road is like navigating a minefield of potholes.