pitted

adjective

pit·​ted ˈpi-təd How to pronounce pitted (audio)
: marked with pits

Examples of pitted in a Sentence

the pitted surface of the bowl a man with pitted and scarred cheeks
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Toss in pitted dates or a dollop of maple syrup for a bit of natural sweetness. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025 Garnish with a long straw and baby corn, large pitted black olive and cherry pepper, all on a stick. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 The combination of pitted skin and foul odor is usually enough for a provider to tell the difference between pitted keratolysis and other similar foot conditions. Sarah Bradley, Health, 6 Feb. 2025 Some suggest soaking feet affected by pitted keratolysis in a bath of water and hydrogen peroxide to reduce odor and promote drying, but experts don't focus on this as part of the treatment for pitted keratolysis. Sarah Bradley, Health, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pitted

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pitted was before the 12th century

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“Pitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pitted. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

pitted

past and past participle of pit

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