noun🔗ShareA shallow pit or other edged depression in a road's surface, especially when caused by erosion by weather or traffic."My bike tire got a flat because I hit a pothole on the way to school. "areaweathertrafficconditionbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream."The rushing river carved a pothole in the riverbed near the school's playground. "geologygeographynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA vertical cave system, often found in limestone."The hikers explored the ancient pothole, hoping to find hidden chambers within. "geologygeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA pit resulting from unauthorized excavation by treasure hunters or vandals."The treasure hunters left a pothole in the park's flowerbed after their unauthorized excavation. "archaeologygeologypropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA hole or recess on the top of a stove into which a pot may be placed."The chef carefully placed the pot into the pothole on the stovetop. "architecturepartutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading