noun
blockage
BLO-kihj
Blockage (noun) means something that clogs or obstructs a passage, or the state of being obstructed. Example: “A blockage in the pipe caused the sink to overflow.”
noun
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Something that clogs or obstructs a passage, or the state of being obstructed.
"There was a blockage in the sewer, so we called out the plumber."
"A blockage in the pipe caused the sink to overflow."
"Doctors found a blockage in one of his arteries."
How to use blockage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething clogging up a passage, whether a drain, a road, or a blood vessel.
Common pairings
clear the blockage
arterial blockage
a blockage in the pipe
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Word forms
- Plural
- blockages
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Etymology
Formed from block plus the noun suffix -age.
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Rhymes for blockage
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What does “blockage” mean?
The word “blockage” means something that clogs or obstructs a passage, or the state of being obstructed. In plain terms, something clogging up a passage, whether a drain, a road, or a blood vessel.
How do you pronounce “blockage”?
“Blockage” is pronounced BLO-kihj (/ˈblɑkɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “blockage” in a sentence?
Here is “blockage” used in a sentence: “A blockage in the pipe caused the sink to overflow.”
What is another word for “blockage”?
Words with a similar meaning to “blockage” include obstruction, occlusion and lodgment.
What part of speech is “blockage”?
“Blockage” is a noun.
