pothole
Translation
pothole
Examples
I hit a big pothole and got a flat tire.
I hit a big pothole and got a flat tyre.
The city needs to repair the potholes on this street.
The council needs to repair the potholes on this street.
Grammar Patterns
a ((pothole)) in the road Be careful of the potholes in this road.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pit, crater, depression
Etymology
A combination of 'pot' and 'hole', possibly from the appearance of a pot-shaped hole in the road.
Memory Tips
Imagine a cooking 'pot' fell on the road and left a 'hole'.