speed bump

American  

noun

1. a rounded ridge built crosswise into the pavement of a road or driveway to force vehicles to slow down.

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Etymology

Origin of speed bump

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Despite hitting a speed bump this week, Kaur said the Sikh trucking community remains hopeful.

From Los Angeles Times

As they hit this surprise speed bump, some students are lowering their standards and joining companies they wouldn’t have considered before.

From Los Angeles Times

Jonesy is watching me as the bus slows down and humps over a speed bump.

From Literature

Our call of the day from Bank of America warns of a more cautious year ahead, owing to increasingly stressed consumers and a speed bump headed for AI.

From MarketWatch

These companies have hit a serious speed bump, however, amid concern the spending may not materialize as expected—or that it might not lead to a gusher of profits.

From The Wall Street Journal