passion pit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of passion pit
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; so called from its use by adolescents as a place for unobserved sexual intimacy
Example Sentences
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Over the years, the label’s roster has included Passion Pit, Haim, Icona Pop and Ellie Goulding.
From Los Angeles Times
Over the years, the label’s roster has included Passion Pit, Haim, Icona Pop and Ellie Goulding.
From Los Angeles Times
Passion Pit has been through a lot in the past decade.
From Washington Post
In addition to the acts named above — each once hyped by the likes of Pitchfork and Stereogum — Phoenix, Beach House and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs were on the bill; the Rapture performed as part of a reunion tour, while Passion Pit made a show of marking the 10th anniversary of its debut album.
From Los Angeles Times
Passion Pit’s bouncy synth-pop had more energy but lacked emotional depth; its set had a corny children’s-theater vibe.
From Los Angeles Times
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