Pit Definition
pit
noun
- a sizeable hole (usually in the ground); "they dug a pit to bury the body"
- a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
- the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed; "you should remove the stones from prunes before cooking"
- (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment; "Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell"- John Milton; "a demon from the depths of the pit"; "Hell is paved with good intentions"-Dr. Johnson
- an enclosure in which animals are made to fight
- (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on
- (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled
- a trap in the form of a concealed hole
- a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate; "a British term for `quarry' is `stone pit'"
- lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers
- a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it
verb
- set into opposition or rivalry; "let them match their best athletes against ours"; "pit a chess player against the Russian champion"; "He plays his two children off against each other"
- mark with a scar; "The skin disease scarred his face permanently"
- remove the pits from; "pit plums and cherries"
"Pit" in song lyrics
See how pit is used in real songs:
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"Welcome to the E's bottomless pit"
Above the Law f/ Eazy-E, Kokane — Game Wreck-Oniz-Iz Game -
"To, lure some sleepin people out the pit"
Aceyalone — Say -
"Monster lead- carry your ligament fanged in the mosh pit"
Aesop Rock — Mars Attacks
Words that rhyme with pit
Usage tips for "pit"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pit to find words that pair well.