ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cesspit

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsɛspɪt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cesspit is a noun meaning A cesspool; a pit or covered cistern used to collect sewage and waste water.

Meaning

A cesspool; a pit or covered cistern used to collect sewage and waste water.

More Meanings

  1. (by extension, figurative, derogatory) A place or situation characterised by corruption, filth or immoral activities.

Example Sentences

Politics devolved into a cesspit of lies and deceit.

Word Forms

Synonyms for cesspit

Depending on context, synonyms include cesspool, gongpit, sink, sump.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cesspool, sump, sink, cess-pit, sesspool, cesspipe.

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