pit — a large hole in the ground, or a mine from which minerals are extracted
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large hole in the ground, or a mine from which minerals are extracted
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɪt/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's backyard project turned into a money pit that swallowed his entire savings.
- The racing car made a quick pit stop to change tires.
- She accidentally planted the avocado pit and now has a tree in her kitchen.
pit
NOUN[/pɪt/]
a large hole in the ground, or a mine from which minerals are extracted
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'pit' derives from Old English 'pytt', which is related to Latin 'puteus' meaning 'well'. Originally denoting a well or deep hole in the ground, the term later extended to mean a fruit stone or seed, and subsequently the arena floor in theaters or competitions.
Breakdown
Old English 'pytt' (a pit or hole) → Modern English 'pit'. The word likely shares an Indo-European root with Latin 'puteus' (well), though the exact morphological structure remains unclear due to the ancient origin of the term.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor's backyard project turned into a money pit that swallowed his entire savings.”
“The racing car made a quick pit stop to change tires.”
“She accidentally planted the avocado pit and now has a tree in her kitchen.”
“The teacher decided to pit the two smartest students against each other in a math competition.”
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