potholes (Meaning)
potholes
a pot-shaped hole in a road surface, a usually minor difficulty or setback, a deep round hole (as in a road), a circular hole formed in the rocky bed of a river by the grinding action of stones or gravel whirled round by the water, a sizable rounded often water-filled depression in land
Synonyms & Antonyms of potholes
potholes Sentence Examples
- The bumpy road was riddled with numerous potholes, making the drive treacherous.
- The city faced a persistent issue with potholes, which damaged vehicles and slowed traffic.
- The construction crew worked diligently to fill and repair the potholes on the main thoroughfare.
- The cyclist hit a deep pothole and was thrown from his bike, sustaining minor injuries.
- The heavy rainfall had exacerbated the problem, creating large and dangerous potholes.
- The potholes were so severe that some drivers resorted to dodging them like an obstacle course.
- The government allocated additional funds to address the growing pothole crisis.
- The park's walking trails were closed due to the presence of numerous potholes.
- The neighborhood residents organized a protest to demand action on the neglected potholes in their area.
- The utility repair work left behind a cluster of potholes, inconvenienceing residents and businesses.
FAQs About the word potholes
a pot-shaped hole in a road surface, a usually minor difficulty or setback, a deep round hole (as in a road), a circular hole formed in the rocky bed of a river
chasms, abysses, valleys, clefts,basins, crevasses, crevices, kettles, flumes, saddles
No antonyms found.
The bumpy road was riddled with numerous potholes, making the drive treacherous.
The city faced a persistent issue with potholes, which damaged vehicles and slowed traffic.
The construction crew worked diligently to fill and repair the potholes on the main thoroughfare.
The cyclist hit a deep pothole and was thrown from his bike, sustaining minor injuries.
