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Definition of roadkill

roadkill

/ˈroʊd.kɪl/
road · kill
Plural:roadkills
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• noun

1

An animal or animals that have been accidentally struck and killed by motor vehicles on a road or highway.

Example

"Vultures and crows frequently gather along rural highways to scavenge on roadkill."

2

A person, organization, or competitor that has been thoroughly defeated, crushed, or ruined in a contest, business, or politics.

Example

"Smaller startups that fail to adapt to changing market demands often end up as corporate roadkill."

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• Nearby Words

roadhog
roadhouse
roadie
roadkill
roadless
roadmaking
roadmap

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