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Definition of speedbump

speedbump

/ˈspiːdˌbʌmp/
speed · bump
Plural:speedbumps
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speedbump Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A low ridge of concrete, asphalt, or rubber built across a roadway or parking lot to force vehicles to slow down.

Example

"The driver slowed the car carefully before going over the steep speedbump near the school entrance."

2

A minor obstacle, setback, or delay that temporarily slows progress toward a goal.

Example

"The software glitch proved to be only a minor speedbump in the company's product launch schedule."

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• Nearby Words

speedboat
speedboater
speedboating
speedbump
speeder
speedfreak
speedgun

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