Synonyms for

Bottleneck

Verb / ˈbɑ:tʌˌlnek / Another word for bottleneck — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a narrow section of a road or route that causes traffic to slow down or stop

Synonyms & similar words

chokepoint constriction congestion jam gridlock traffic obstruction delay impediment blockage clog chokepoint neck holdup backlog snarl-up tie-up queue line logjam standstill

Example sentences

  1. The construction work caused a bottleneck on the road.
  2. The bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
  3. The traffic was at a standstill due to the bottleneck.
  4. The bottleneck caused a lot of frustration for the drivers.
  5. The city is trying to find ways to reduce the bottlenecks in traffic.

Quotes

  • The bottlenecks of life are not always in the road.
  • Bottlenecks are bad for wine, but they're worse for people.
  • In the bottlenecks of life, we find out what we're made of.

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