# clogged

/ˈkɫɔɡd/ (US) · /klˈɒɡd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/clogged
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

blocked by something so that nothing can move through. You use this to describe pipes, roads, or even your nose when you have a cold.

For teachers: blocked or obstructed by an accumulation of material, preventing flow or movement. Often used predicatively after 'be', 'become', or 'get'.

## Examples

- The kitchen sink is clogged with food waste.
- The main highway became clogged with traffic after a truck broke down in the middle lane.
- Old plumbing systems in this district are frequently clogged by mineral deposits that accumulate over decades, necessitating expensive professional intervention to restore proper water pressure.

## Pitfalls

- Not "The pipe is clog" but "The pipe is clogged" — Learners often use the base verb 'clog' instead of the participial adjective 'clogged' to describe the state of being blocked.

## Usage notes

- Often followed by the preposition 'with' to indicate the cause of the blockage.

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