sink hole

Other spellings

• sinkhole

Word parts

sink + hole

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪŋkhəʊl/

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Noun

Singular sink hole

Plural sink holes

Sink holes near the Dead Sea

1. (countable) A sink hole is a hole in the ground that is made when water erodes dirt or rock.