Synonyms of pit

pit 1 of 2

noun

ˈpit 

as in hole

a sunken area forming a separate space

removal of the tree stump left a gaping pit in the yard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hole
• dent
• cavity
• furrow
• ditch
• hollow
• depression
• trench
• concavity
• cavern
• valley
• cave
• recess
• excavation
• bowl
• indentation
• dint
• burrow
• basin
• indenture
• groove
• gutter
• trough
• alcove
• pocket
• crater
• opening
• impression
• cleft
• abyss
• gouge
• nook
• socket
• chasm
• vacuum
• sinkhole
• dimple
• niche
• borehole
• pothole
• water hole
• void
• imprint
• well
• notch
• alveolus
• posthole
• wallow
• gulf
• vacuity
• chuckhole

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• projection
• bulge
• hill
• protrusion
• rise
• convexity
• camber
• mound
• tumor
• protuberance
• lump
• jut
• swelling
• bump
• swell
• hump
• bunch
• pimple

pit

2 of 2

verb

as in to dent

Related Words

• dent
• kink
• rough
• wrinkle
• bend
• coarsen
• roughen
• rumple

Dissimilar Words

• plane
• level
• flatten
• even
• smooth
• lay
• prune
• crop
• shave
• trim
• clip
• spread
• pare
• press
• smoothen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pit

Noun

An outdoor water feature, al fresco dining area, and fire pit complete the property, which, despite its seclusion, is conveniently located near Park City’s Main Street and the area’s ski resorts. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026

Start off a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Torrance - South Bay with the hotel brand’s signature warm chocolate chip cookie, then enjoy amenities like an outdoor pool, fire pit, and fitness center. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

Arguably the biggest battle of training camp will pit the best linebacker in college football last season against an eight-year veteran. — Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

This week’s semifinals pit France against Spain in Dallas on Tuesday and England versus Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday. — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Phrases Containing pit

• pit bull
• snake pit