English Expression · Intermediate
dead end
A street or path or tunnel that goes nowhere or is blocked on one end
Pronunciation: say dead end
Meaning
A street or path or tunnel that goes nowhere or is blocked on one end.
Example
That road comes to a dead end at the lake.
That road comes to a dead end at the lake.
Practice tips
- Practice dead end out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.