: a low raised ridge across a roadway (as in a parking lot) to limit vehicle speed
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Hitting a speed bump in 2025 Prior to the 2025 season, the buzz was that Schultz would be in the majors before the season ended.—Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026 Despite City efforts like banning right turns on red and installing speed bumps and red light and speed cameras, deaths still occur.—John Ramos, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026 That can mean adding speed bumps, narrowing lanes, installing medians or introducing curves that discourage drivers from accelerating.—Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026 Married Taylor Krause and Garrett Josemans only hit a couple speed bumps on their way to the altar.—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for speed bump