Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pits
noun
pɪts
Definition
The small, hollow parts found in certain fruits, or a deeply excavated area in the ground.
Examples
- The cherries were delicious, but I had to spit out the pits.
- The construction crew dug large pits for the foundation of the new building.
Meaning
Pits refer to either the hard seeds inside some fruits or the holes dug in the earth for various purposes.
Synonyms
- seeds
- holes
- excavations
