bottleneck
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bottleneck, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A point where a process, road, or system narrows and slows everything passing through it.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use bottleneck
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From the literal narrow neck of a bottle, extended to mean any point that restricts flow.
Full origin of bottleneck →Frequently asked questions
What does “bottleneck” mean?
The word “bottleneck” means a point where a process, road, or system narrows and slows everything passing through it. In plain terms, a point in a process, road, or system that slows everything else down because it is narrower or slower than the rest.
How do you use “bottleneck” in a sentence?
Here is “bottleneck” used in a sentence: “The single checkout lane became a bottleneck during the lunch rush.”
What part of speech is “bottleneck”?
“Bottleneck” is a noun.