speed bump

noun

: a low raised ridge across a roadway (as in a parking lot) to limit vehicle speed

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Atapco was planing to give the Aria Homeowner’s Association $100,000 to use at its discretion on infrastructure improvements, such as speed bumps. Desiree Mathurin april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 But the big conflict lands when newcomer Kyra proposes the installation of a street light or a stop sign or maybe just a speed bump in front of her house to end the weekly car crashes that threaten the safety of drivers and neighborhood kids. Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026 But the cars have hit some speed bumps in Miami and elsewhere, with viral videos showing cars stopped in the middle of the street. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 The years since season 2 ended in 2022 were filled with some speed bumps for the series, including production delays and the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for speed bump

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of speed bump was in 1972

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“Speed bump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speed%20bump. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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speed bump

noun
: a low raised ridge across a roadway (as in a parking lot) to limit vehicle speed

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