Pronunciation: /ˈpɪtɪd/

Definitions of pitted

verb past tense of pit, meaning to mark or become marked with pits or indentations

Example Sentences

A1 The peach was pitted before being sliced.

A2 She carefully pitted the olives for the salad.

B1 The chef pitted the cherries for the pie.

B2 The workers pitted the avocados for guacamole.

C1 The professional pit crew pitted the race car in record time.

C2 The experienced surgeon pitted the olive with precision during the demonstration.

adjective having small marks or indentations on the surface, typically caused by something hitting or pressing against it

Example Sentences

A1 The peach had a pitted surface.

A2 The olive was pitted before being added to the salad.

B1 The road was pitted with potholes, making driving difficult.

B2 The boxer's face was pitted with scars from years of fighting.

C1 The ancient marble statue was pitted from years of exposure to the elements.

C2 The diamond had a flawless cut but was slightly pitted, reducing its value.

Examples of pitted in a Sentence

formal The chef carefully pitted the olives before adding them to the salad.

informal I pitted the cherries for the pie last night.

slang She pitted her opponent in the boxing match.

figurative The two siblings were pitted against each other in a competition for their parents' approval.

Grammatical Forms of pitted

past tense

pitted

plural

pitted

comparative

more pitted

superlative

most pitted

present tense

pit

future tense

will pit

perfect tense

have pitted

continuous tense

is pitting

singular

pitted

positive degree

pitted

infinitive

pit

gerund

pitting

participle

pitting

Origin and Evolution of pitted

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'pitted' originated from the Old English word 'pytt', meaning a hole or pit.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'pitted' expanded to include the idea of having indentations or small holes, such as in the context of fruit having pits or seeds.