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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

blockade

/blɒkˈeɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does blockade mean?

noun

A blockade is a naval, land, or aerial blockade is a military or economic siege of a port, city, or country, in which all entrances are blocked by ships, troops, or other obstacles, often to prevent the import or export of goods or people. A blockade can also refer to a situation in which something is blocked or obstructed, such as a blocked road or a blocked phone line.

Example

"The country imposed a naval blockade on its neighbor to prevent the smuggling of goods."

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