Synonyms for pit

Other words for “pit”, grouped by meaning.

We found 20 synonyms for “pit”. The most common are cavity, fossa, stone, endocarp, Hell.

noun a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

Synonymscavity

noun a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)

Synonymsfossa

noun the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed

noun (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment

noun a trap in the form of a concealed hole

Synonymspitfall

noun a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate

noun lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers

noun a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it

Synonymscolliery

verb set into opposition or rivalry

verb mark with a scar

Synonymsscarmarkpock

verb remove the pits from

Synonymsstone

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University