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accident blackspot

(UK) A specific location on a road or highway where traffic accidents have occurred frequently in the past, especially one with signage in order to alert drivers.

ˈæksədənt ˈblækˌspɑtDocumented since 1960s1960sBoomerhistorical61 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK) A specific location on a road or highway where traffic accidents have occurred frequently in the past, especially one with signage in order to alert drivers.

For parents

Accident blackspot means: A specific location on a road or highway where traffic accidents have occurred frequently in the past, especially one with signage in order to alert drivers.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

accident blackspot means: A specific location on a road or highway where traffic accidents have occurred frequently in the past, especially one with signage in order to alert drivers.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself.

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Accident blackspot means: A specific location on a road or highway where traffic accidents have occurred frequently in the past, especially one with signage in order to alert drivers.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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