CEFR B1

pits

noun

Meaning

An area, usually a large hole or depression in the ground, used for a specific purpose, such as a place to dig for minerals, a place for fighting animals, or a section of a racetrack where vehicles are serviced.

Examples

  • The miners worked deep in the coal pit.
  • The gladiator fought bravely in the arena's pit.

Synonyms: hole, ditch, excavation, quarry