roadblock Meaning & Definition
What Does Roadblock Mean?
As a noun, roadblock means a barricade often with traps or mines for holding up an enemy at a point on a road covered by fire. It can also mean a road barricade set up especially by law enforcement officers.
Roadblock at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈrōd-ˌbläk/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | barrier and barricade |
| Plural | roadblocks |
| First known use | 1913 |
Roadblock Definition (Noun)
- a barricade often with traps or mines for holding up an enemy at a point on a road covered by fire
- a road barricade set up especially by law enforcement officers
- an obstruction in a road
- something that blocks progress or prevents accomplishment of an objective
Synonyms of Roadblock
Roadblock synonyms and antonyms →Roadblock in a Sentence
to hit roadblocks
Word Forms & Grammar
roadblock transitive verb
roadblock
roadblocked
roadblocking
roadblocks
roadblock (plural roadblocks)
roadblock (third-person singular simple present roadblocks, present participle roadblocking, simple past and past participle roadblocked)
Words That Rhyme With Roadblock
Origin of Roadblock
From road + block.
First Known Use
1913
How to Pronounce Roadblock
You say roadblock as /ˈrōd-ˌbläk/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (rōd).
Questions People Ask About Roadblock
What part of speech is roadblock?
Roadblock is a noun.
What is another word for roadblock?
Words with a similar meaning to roadblock include barrier and barricade. See the full list of roadblock synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of roadblock?
The plural of roadblock is roadblocks.