mosh pit

American  

noun

1. Slang. an area usually in front of a stage where people mosh at rock concerts.

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mosh pit British  

noun

1. informal an area at a rock-music concert, usually in front of the stage, where members of the audience dance in a frantic and violent manner

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Etymology

Origin of mosh pit

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The group’s eclectic version of cumbia punk prompted a mosh pit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

There should be some decent mosh pit action for this set, too.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

As the pair was serenaded by a purple-clad mosh pit of adoring fans, a thought dawned on Odunze:

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023

The introduction of the track Spice sees Fender declare that the time has come "for the famous Leeds mosh pit".

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2023

This time, I lingered out by the bar, and then, when the flapper girl grabbed me, I joined her dancing in the mosh pit.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman