rabbit hole

The phrase “rabbit hole” has 3 syllables: rab-bit hole.

It's pronounced as /ˈræbɪt hoʊl/.


What is synonym and antonym for rabbit hole?

In the thesaurus, “rabbit hole” has 7 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for rabbit hole along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for rabbit hole

  • bind
  • corner
  • dilemma
  • hole
  • pickle
  • predicament
  • swamp

Meanings of rabbit hole

  • noun
    1. (usually with article) A bizarre world, where everyday rules do not apply, or a way into such a world.
    2. (by extension) A time-consuming tangent or detour, often from which it is difficult to extricate oneself.
    3. The initial clue that leads to an alternate reality game.

Example Sentences

  • The internet can lead you down a fascinating rabbit hole of information.
  • Lost in thought, she went down a mental rabbit hole contemplating life's mysteries.
  • Exploring a new hobby can sometimes take you deep into a creative rabbit hole.
  • During the research process, be cautious not to venture too far down an unproductive rabbit hole.
  • The detective found himself going down a perplexing investigative rabbit hole while solving the case.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms or another words to rabbit hole, such as: bind, corner, dilemma, hole, pickle, predicament, swamp.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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