Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cesspit
noun
/ˈses.pɪt/
Definition
A pit or tank used for the disposal of sewage and drainage.
Examples
- The old house had a cesspit in the backyard that needed to be emptied regularly.
- During the renovation, they discovered an ancient cesspit filled with old artifacts.
Meaning
A cesspit is an underground container for the temporary storage of waste, mainly used in areas that lack a connection to a sewage system.
Synonyms
- sewage pit
- cesspool
- drain
