Snake Pit

Pronunciation: /sneɪk pɪt/

Definitions of snake pit

noun a deep hole or cavity in the ground that is infested with snakes

Example Sentences

A1 The snake pit was filled with slithering reptiles.

A2 Visitors were warned about the dangers of the snake pit.

B1 The zookeeper bravely entered the snake pit to feed the cobras.

B2 The archaeologist discovered an ancient snake pit in the ruins.

C1 The politician likened the situation to a snake pit of corruption and deceit.

C2 The adventurer navigated through the treacherous snake pit with caution and skill.

Examples of snake pit in a Sentence

formal The zoo keeper carefully approached the snake pit to feed the reptiles.

informal I wouldn't go near that snake pit if I were you, it's dangerous!

slang I heard that party was a total snake pit, filled with drama and gossip.

figurative Working in that office is like being thrown into a snake pit, you never know what drama will come your way.

Grammatical Forms of snake pit

• past tense: snake pitted
• plural: snake pits
• comparative: more snake pit
• superlative: most snake pit
• present tense: is a snake pit
• future tense: will be a snake pit
• perfect tense: has been a snake pit
• continuous tense: is being a snake pit
• singular: a snake pit
• positive degree: snake pit
• infinitive: to be a snake pit
• gerund: being a snake pit
• participle: snake pitting

Origin and Evolution of snake pit

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'snake pit' originated from the idea of a pit or hole filled with snakes, symbolizing a dangerous and chaotic situation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a literal pit filled with snakes, the term 'snake pit' evolved to represent any situation or environment that is chaotic, dangerous, or filled with treachery.