Meaning of the word cesspit in English

What does cesspit mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cesspit

US /ˈses.pɪt/
UK /ˈses.pɪt/
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Noun

1.

an underground tank or pit for storing liquid waste and sewage

Example:
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The old farm house relied on a cesspit for its waste disposal.
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The smell from the overflowing cesspit was unbearable.
2.

a place characterized by filth, corruption, or moral degradation

Example:
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The city's underworld was a cesspit of crime and vice.
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He described the political system as a corrupt cesspit.