: an act or instance of obstructing : the state of being blocked
a blockage in a coronary artery
Examples of blockage in a Sentence
He had surgery to open up blockages in his arteries.
trying to prevent blockage of the artery
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These tests allow your healthcare provider to see your digestive tract and detect any blockages.
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Cristina Mutchler, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Tensions rise during the full moon in Libra (April 12), shaking up your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations, urging you to confront emotional blockages around home and family.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
When the cause is treatable — like a drug overdose or temporary heart blockage — treatment focuses on preventing recurrence through medication, surgery or lifestyle changes.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
With a simple swipe, the blockage cleared, and the water drained instantly.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Tensions rise during the full moon in Libra (April 12), shaking up your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations, urging you to confront emotional blockages around home and family.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
When the cause is treatable — like a drug overdose or temporary heart blockage — treatment focuses on preventing recurrence through medication, surgery or lifestyle changes.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
With a simple swipe, the blockage cleared, and the water drained instantly.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blockage
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“Blockage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blockage. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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blockage
noun
block·age
ˈbläk-ij 
: an act or instance of blocking : the state of being blocked
a blockage in an artery
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