adj Uncommon

pitted

Pitted (adj) means marked with small hollows or holes. Example: “The old metal railing was pitted with rust.”

adj

Marked with small hollows or holes.

"The old metal railing was pitted with rust."

Having had the stone removed, as with fruit.

"The recipe calls for a cup of pitted cherries."

How to use pitted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither covered in small holes/dents, or (for fruit) with the stone taken out.

Common pairings

pitted skin pitted olives pitted dates

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Rhymes for pitted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pitted” mean?

The word “pitted” means marked with small hollows or holes. In plain terms, either covered in small holes/dents, or (for fruit) with the stone taken out.

How do you use “pitted” in a sentence?

Here is “pitted” used in a sentence: “The old metal railing was pitted with rust.”

What part of speech is “pitted”?

“Pitted” is an adjective.

Is “pitted” a common word?

“Pitted” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “pitted” have?

“Pitted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: marked with small hollows or holes.