adj
Uncommon
pitted
Pitted (adj) means marked with small hollows or holes. Example: “The old metal railing was pitted with rust.”
adj
1
Marked with small hollows or holes.
"The old metal railing was pitted with rust."
2
Having had the stone removed, as with fruit.
"The recipe calls for a cup of pitted cherries."
How to use pitted
Learner’s notesIn 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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Synonyms
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Rhymes for pitted
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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.
