roadblock
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for roadblock, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A barrier set up across a road, often by police or the military, to stop or check traffic.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use roadblock
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of "road" + "block," first used for physical traffic barriers before being extended to mean any obstacle.
Full origin of roadblock →Frequently asked questions
What does “roadblock” mean?
The word “roadblock” means a barrier set up across a road, often by police or the military, to stop or check traffic. In plain terms, a barrier stopping traffic, or more generally, anything blocking progress.
How do you use “roadblock” in a sentence?
Here is “roadblock” used in a sentence: “Police set up a roadblock after the robbery to check every car leaving town.”
What part of speech is “roadblock”?
“Roadblock” is a noun.
How many meanings does “roadblock” have?
“Roadblock” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a barrier set up across a road, often by police or the military, to stop or check traffic.