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Cesspit Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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cesspit

[ˈsɛspɪt ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

waste disposal

A cesspit is a pit for the disposal of liquid waste and sewage.

Examples of usage

  • The cesspit in the backyard needed to be emptied.
  • The old farmhouse relied on a cesspit for waste disposal.
Context #2 | Noun

unpleasant situation

Cesspit can also refer to a situation or place that is extremely unpleasant or corrupt.

Synonyms

dump, pit of corruption, sewer.

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Word Description / Examples
cesspit

Use this to describe a literal or figurative place that is filled with filth, trash, or waste. It often has a strong negative connotation.

  • The abandoned building turned into a cesspit over the years.
sewer

A word for the infrastructure that carries waste, and it can be used metaphorically to describe extremely dirty or corrupt places. It has a moderate to strong negative connotation.

  • The hackers had to navigate the dark web's sewers to find the information.
pit of corruption

A strong phrase used to describe a place filled with moral or ethical corruption. It is very negative and often used in dramatic or serious contexts.

  • The prison was described as a pit of corruption, filled with vice and violence.
dump

Applicable to places where garbage is disposed of, either literally or figuratively for places of poor quality. It's commonly used and has a negative connotation but is less severe than 'cesspit' or 'cesspool.'

  • This old car is a complete dump. We need to get a new one.

Examples of usage

  • The company was described as a cesspit of corruption.
  • The abandoned building was a cesspit of filth and decay.

Translations

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Origin of 'cesspit'

The word 'cesspit' originated from the Middle English word 'sese-pitte' which means a pit for receiving excrement. It has been used since the 15th century to describe a pit for waste disposal. Over time, the term evolved to also represent a metaphorical sense of an unpleasant or corrupt place. The concept of cesspits has been a part of human waste disposal systems for centuries, playing a role in sanitation practices.

See also: pit, pita, pitfall.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,186, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.