blockage

[ blok-ij ]

noun

1. an act of blocking. block.
2. the state of being blocked; an obstructed condition:

   the blockage of the streets by heavy snows.

3. something that blocks; obstruction.

blockage

/ ˈblɒkɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act of blocking or state of being blocked
2. an object causing an obstruction

Word History and Origins

Origin of blockage¹

First recorded in 1870–75; block + -age

Example Sentences

That would cause an air embolism - a blockage caused by an air bubble in the blood circulation.

From BBC

Noni was about 2½ years old when she died from a blockage in her intestines that caused severe damage to her colon, according to a Facebook post by the zoo.

From Los Angeles Times

A serious concern is that the injection can cause a blockage in a blood vessel that can in turn lead to a blood clot travelling to the lungs – what is known as a pulmonary embolism.

From BBC

In fact, cleaning the skin does not help to remove blockages of the pores which cause acne, according to the NHS website.

From BBC

Reports said the blockage was made of human waste, tyres, hair and solidified used cooking oil, among other things.

From BBC

Related Words

• stoppage