Pitted

/ˈpɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having pits or holes in the surface, or having had the pit (seed) removed from fruit.

Etymology

From 'pit' (a hole or cavity, from Old English 'pytt') plus past tense suffix '-ed'. The word has been used since medieval times for various types of holes and cavities.

Kelly Says

When someone's face is 'pitted' from acne scars or disease, it's using the same word as removing the pit from a cherry—both leave behind small holes in the surface.

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