Synonyms for

Pothole

Verb / ˈpɑ:ˌthəʊl / Another word for pothole — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a deep hole in a road surface, typically caused by wear or subsidence due to weather conditions

Synonyms & similar words

chuckhole crater sinkhole cavity pit indentation depression ditch chasm hole fissure gap cleft flaw defect imperfection blemish mark scar damage injury

Example sentences

  1. The pothole on Main Street needs to be repaired.
  2. I almost lost control of my car when I hit a pothole.
  3. The city is responsible for fixing potholes on the roads.
  4. The potholes on the highway caused traffic to slow down.
  5. The bicycle tire popped after hitting a pothole.

Quotes

  • "It's a never-ending battle of making your cars better and also trying to be better yourself." - Dale Earnhardt
  • "When I started working with cars, I didn't know much about them." - Carroll Shelby
  • "A car for every purse and purpose." - Alfred P. Sloan

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