pitfall
noun
a lightly covered and unnoticeable pit prepared as a trap for people or animals.
pitfalls
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pluralof pitfall.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And though that freedom sounds good in theory, it has pitfalls.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Drawing on national reports and other inputs, a "global review" of collective improvements and pitfalls is being finalised.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Are there pitfalls in moving away from Kroger’s longstanding pricing strategy?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Maryana Khames testified before legislators about the pitfalls of the old system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
There were not only many roads to choose from, there were also in many places holes and pitfalls, and dark wells beside the path in which their passing feet echoed.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
