sinkhole

Other spellings

• sink hole

Word parts

sink + hole

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪŋkhəʊl/

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Noun

Singular sinkhole

Plural sinkholes

Sinkholes near the Dead Sea

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