blockage

Word parts

block + -age

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈblɒkɪd͡ʒ/ or [ˈblɒkɪd͡ʒ]
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈblɑkɪd͡ʒ/ or [ˈblɑkɪd͡ʒ]
• (AU) IPA ^(key): /ˈblɔkɪd͡ʒ/ or [ˈblɔkɪd͡ʒ]

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular blockage

Plural blockages

1. (countable) A blockage is something that is stops other things from moving.
2. (uncountable) Blockage is the state of being blocked.

   They called the plumber as there was a blockage in the toilet bowl.

Related words

• block