Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mud-pit
noun
/mʌd pɪt/
Definition
A mud-pit is a wet area on the ground where mud has accumulated, often created by the natural accumulation of water from precipitation or runoff.
Examples
- The children loved playing in the mud-pit during the rain.
- We found a mud-pit behind the barn where pigs often wallowed.
- The aftermath of the storm left a large mud-pit in the backyard.
Meaning
A muddy depression in the ground that collects water and features a significant amount of mud, often resulting from the mixing of dirt and water.
Synonyms
- swamp
- bog
- quagmire
- mire
