pits
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of pits
C20: perhaps shortened from armpits
Example Sentences
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It’s just one of many shows taking place from Pomona to Palm Desert, heralding a Latino-led youth revival where the freewheeling movement of mosh pits meets the raw power of punk rock: Inland Empire hardcore.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
Morocco on June 13 pits the 2022 semifinalists against the World Cup’s most successful team.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The Lancashire pits that George Orwell once wrote about in the Road to Wigan Pier have long closed, with warehouses and logistics hubs replacing them.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
In spring 2019, the team excavated nine 1×1m test pits at the site.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
We both head to the water fountain, and I’m wondering if putting deodorant on sweaty pits will keep me from being funky later, when Coach West walks over.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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