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Definition of potholed

potholed

/ˈpɑːtˌhoʊld/
pot · holed
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potholed Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having a surface damaged by deep hollows, pits, or ruts, especially on a road or street due to wear and weather.

Example

"The delivery truck had to drive slowly down the heavily potholed country lane to avoid damaging its suspension."

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• Nearby Words

pothead
potholder
pothole
potholed
pothos
potion
potluck

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the compound noun 'pothole' plus the suffix '-ed'. In the 16th century, 'pothole' originally referred to circular cavities dug by pottery makers in clay deposits or eroded into riverbeds by stones, before being applied to damaged road surfaces in the early 20th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Potholed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/potholed
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