Potholed

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːthoʊld/

Definitions of potholed

adjective describing a road or surface that is filled with potholes

Example Sentences

A1 The potholed road made it difficult to drive.

A2 The potholed streets in the old town were in need of repair.

B1 The potholed highway was causing delays for commuters.

B2 The potholed driveway was a hazard for visitors to the property.

C1 The potholed infrastructure in the city needed a major overhaul.

C2 The potholed roads were a constant source of frustration for residents.

Examples of potholed in a Sentence

formal The potholed road was in desperate need of repair.

informal I swerved to avoid the potholed street on my way to work.

slang That potholed alley is a nightmare to drive through.

figurative Her life felt like a potholed journey, full of unexpected obstacles.

Grammatical Forms of potholed

• past tense: potholed
• plural: potholes
• comparative: more potholed
• superlative: most potholed
• present tense: pothole
• future tense: will pothole
• perfect tense: have potholed
• continuous tense: is potholing
• singular: pothole
• positive degree: potholed
• infinitive: to pothole
• gerund: potholing
• participle: potholing

Origin and Evolution of potholed

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'potholed' originated from the combination of 'pot' meaning hole and 'holed' meaning having holes.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe roads or paths with many holes or indentations, the term 'potholed' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe any surface with numerous holes or indentations.