Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cesspit

/ˈsɛspɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.03 in modern English

Syllables
cesspit
IPA
/ˈsɛspɪt/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

noun

A place or situation characterised by corruption, filth or immoral activities.

Derogatory

Example Sentences

Etymology

Uncertain. The first part, cess-, is undoubtedly the same as for cesspool, whose origin is likewise uncertain. The second part is pit, a hole in the ground.

Usage

Inflected Forms

cesspits (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

midden septic tank

Synonyms

cesspool gongpit sink sump

Questions

How do you pronounce cesspit?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɛspɪt/.
What does cesspit mean?
A cesspool; a pit or covered cistern used to collect sewage and waste water.
Where does cesspit come from?
Uncertain. The first part, cess-, is undoubtedly the same as for cesspool, whose origin is likewise uncertain. The second part is pit, a hole in the ground.

How to pronounce cesspit

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