Pit Meaning in English
word
/ˈpɪt/
pit
/pˈɪt/
pit
Definition
A pit is a hole or deep place in the ground or another surface. It can also mean the hard seed inside some fruits, or a low, hollow area.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly means a hole: 'a pit in the road' or 'a fire pit'. For fruit, use it mainly in American English; British English often prefers 'stone' in fruits like peaches or cherries. It also appears in set uses like 'armpit' and 'the pits' (informal: very bad).
Spanish: hoyo - carozo (de fruta) - fosoPortuguese (BR): buraco - caroço (de fruta) - fossoPortuguese (PT): buraco - caroço (de fruta) - fossoChinese (Simplified): 坑 - 果核 - 凹陷处Chinese (Traditional): 坑 - 果核 - 凹陷處Hindi: गड्ढा - गुठली (फल की) - खड्डाArabic: حفرة - نواة (الفاكهة) - حُفرة عميقةBengali: গর্ত - আঁটি (ফলের)Russian: яма - косточка (фрукта)Japanese: 穴（あな） - 種（たね、果物の）Vietnamese: hố - hạt cứng (trong quả)Korean: 구덩이 - 씨(과일의)Turkish: çukur - çekirdek (meyve)Urdu: گڑھا - گٹھلی (پھل کی)Indonesian: lubang - biji keras (buah)
Example Sentences
Be careful not to step in that pit.
basic
She removed the pit from the peach.
basic
The car hit a pit in the road.
basic
We built a small fire pit in the backyard.
natural
This hotel is fine, but the gym is just a pit.
natural
I got that heavy pit in my stomach before the interview.
natural