cul-de-sac

cul–de–sac

noun
\ˈkəl-di-ˌsak, ˈku̇l-; ˌkəl-di-ˈ, ˌku̇l-\

plural culs–de–sac\ˈkəl(z)-, ˈku̇l(z)-, ˌkəl(z)-, ˌku̇l(z)-\ also cul–de–sacs\-ˌsaks, -ˈsaks\

Definition of CUL-DE-SAC

1

: a blind diverticulum or pouch

2

: a street or passage closed at one end

3

: blind alley

Origin of CUL-DE-SAC

French, literally, bottom of the bag

First Known Use: 1738