cul-de-sac

[kuhl-duh-sak, -sak, kool-, kyd^uh-sak] / ˈkʌl dəˈsæk, -ˌsæk, ˈkʊl-, küdəˈsak /

NOUN

street closed at one end

Synonyms

WEAK

blind alley dead end dead-end street impasse

NOUN

deadend

Synonyms

WEAK

cavity dead end impasse pocket tube

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Many end up churning through jobs or finding themselves stuck in a career cul-de-sac.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

After a briefing at Fire Station 23, Scott Pike and his partner took their ambulance to a cul-de-sac near the burn area.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The property is also located at the end of a cul-de-sac, ensuring ample privacy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

"The car then leaves Picketts Road and turns into the next road, Park Avenue, a cul-de-sac, giving a clear indication that this individual is seeking to remain close," Ledward said.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Our new place in Sabana Seca was a pretty finca at the end of a cul-de-sac by a golf course.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

cul-de-sac

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