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noun

ˈpit How to pronounce pit (audio)
Definition of pitnext
as in hole
a sunken area forming a separate space removal of the tree stump left a gaping pit in the yard

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verb

as in to dent

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Recent Examples of pit
Noun
The adult female lays its eggs beneath the skin of apples, leaving pits and dimples on the fruit. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026 The Axvant really steps up in the art of fire-making after all that kindling and firewood has been piled up neatly atop the tinder bundle in the fire pit, ready to light. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
The Champions will pit its Stars and Stripes rosters against one another, bringing together elite anglers from the Bassmaster and Major League Fishing worlds. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 At the beginning of the season, Cumming picks the Traitors who will pit the Faithful against one another by murdering them one by one while trying to remain undercover. — Peter White, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
  1. hole
  2. dent
  3. cavity
  4. kink
Noun
  • The average user on both a sportsbook and prediction market loses money, and trying to claw back losses puts users in even deeper financial holes, experts warn.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Walker split a hole created by Trey Smith and Jaylon Moore on the right side of the line, never broke stride and sprinted 76 yards down the right side to set up the Chiefs’ go-ahead touchdown pass to Thornton in the fourth quarter.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of hole
Verb
  • The Iran war has also dented the region’s reputation for safety.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Air raid alerts are disrupting daily life, sending people running for shelter and denting economic output.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of dent
Noun
  • Gum disease, cavities and missing teeth track with higher rates of stroke, cardiovascular disease and cancer, with ties also drawn to diabetes, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer’s.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), a 3D printing method, a laser selectively melts layers of metal powder to form complex internal passages and cavities.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of cavity
Verb
  • But, unfortunately, sitting all day kinks your body like a garden hose.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
  • Stafford explains that this gap helps keep the hoses from being crushed or kinked, which can lead to speedy wear and tear, leaks, and drainage issues.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Definition of kink

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“Pit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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