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Definition of cesspit

cesspit

/ˈsɛs.pɪt/
cess · pit
Plural:cesspits
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• noun

1

British An underground pit or covered tank used for the collection and storage of liquid waste and sewage.

Example

"The old cottage had no connection to the main sewer line and relied on a brick-lined cesspit at the bottom of the garden."

2

A place, institution, or situation characterized by extreme moral corruption, filth, or degradation.

Example

"The investigative report exposed the unregulated online forum as a cesspit of harassment and disinformation."

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• Nearby Words

cesarean
cesium
cessation
cesspit
cesspool
cestrum
cevennes

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the 19th century as a compound of 'cess' (an dialectal or altered form related to 'cesspool', possibly from Italian 'cesso' meaning privy or Latin 'secessus' meaning a place of retirement) and 'pit'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cesspit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cesspit
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