speed bump
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of speed bump
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Their steamroll hit a speed bump as they squandered opportunities in Saturday’s 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
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 • Dec. 19, 2025
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 • Dec. 3, 2025
Ms. Erivo’s new number, “No Place Like Home,” adds very little, and later on, “The Girl in the Bubble,” sung by Ms. Grande, is a narrative speed bump.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
Jonesy is watching me as the bus slows down and humps over a speed bump.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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