pits
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of pits
C20: perhaps shortened from armpits
Example Sentences
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Prepare the peaches: Peel the peaches, if desired, then remove the pits and roughly chop the fruit.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Reynolds’ impostor syndrome didn’t dissipate once she got to set, particularly as Episode 2 pits Alice against Rebecca.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The results suggest that black holes may not behave like bottomless pits.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
The first semifinal, in Dallas on Tuesday, pits two of the most technically and tactically sophisticated teams at the tournament against each other in a duel that feels more like a chess match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
In little pits where the sun couldn’t reach there was still some gravelly snow left, but not enough to make a snowball.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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