manhole

noun

man·​hole ˈman-ˌhōl 

: a hole through which one may go especially to gain access to an underground or enclosed structure

Examples of manhole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among the changes needed on the city’s streets was the welding of more than 200 manhole covers to ensure the race cars don’t suck them up off the road. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Hours later, another video showed seven men emerging from a manhole into a street with active traffic near Heyward Street and Bedford Avenue; at least three were carrying shovels. — Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026

That is how many manhole covers were welded shut for the race, PBS reported. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Several years ago, a police horse had a similar incident downtown on a manhole cover, and many dogs have died from stray electricity. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for manhole

• bankroll
• bedroll
• borehole
• cajole
• catchpole
• charcoal
• condole
• control
• dipole
• downhole
• enroll
• extol

Kids Definition

manhole

noun

man·​hole ˈman-ˌhōl 

: a covered hole (as in a pavement, tank, or boiler) through which a worker may go