Glory Hole

C2 18+

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɔri hoʊl/

Definitions of glory hole

noun a hole or opening in a wall or partition, especially one through which a man can insert his penis to engage in anonymous sexual activity on the other side

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a rumor about a mysterious glory hole in the old abandoned building.

A2 The workers discovered a hidden glory hole in the wall of the factory.

B1 The artist created a controversial sculpture featuring a glory hole as a symbol of secrecy.

B2 The journalist investigated the history and significance of the infamous glory hole in the city's underground scene.

C1 The academic paper delved into the cultural implications of the glory hole phenomenon in modern society.

C2 The documentary explored the psychological motivations behind individuals who seek out glory holes for anonymous encounters.

Examples of glory hole in a Sentence

formal The maintenance crew discovered a glory hole in the wall of the old building.

informal I heard there's a secret glory hole in the bathroom at the bar down the street.

slang Some people believe that a glory hole is a sign of a well-used restroom.

figurative The artist saw the crack in the wall as a potential glory hole for creative inspiration.

Grammatical Forms of glory hole

plural

glory holes

present tense

glory holes

future tense

will be glory holes

perfect tense

have been glory holes

continuous tense

are glory holes

singular

glory hole

positive degree

glory hole

infinitive

to glory hole

gerund

glory holing

participle

glory holed

Origin and Evolution of glory hole

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'glory hole' originally referred to a small compartment or window in a wall for receiving or passing items, such as food or documents.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'glory hole' has evolved to also refer to a hole in a partition used for anonymous sexual encounters, particularly in public restrooms or adult entertainment venues.