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

For example, the symphony orchestra’s rehearsal space and orchestra pit are located on corresponding underground floors, allowing for convenient horizontal transport of large instruments. — Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026

At the top of the tower, Sauron stares deeply into, presumably, a fire pit. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

Verb

Unravelling puzzles along the way, the winning pair will pit their knowledge against The Chasers in order to win a life-changing prize pot. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Briscoe elected not to pit for tires during a late green-flag pit cycle, holding off the field on the restart to secure the stage victory. — Frankie Frisco, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing pit

• pit bull
• snake pit