mosh pit

noun

: an area in front of a stage where very physical and rough dancing takes place at a rock concert

Examples of mosh pit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At some point, Luzzi allegedly started a mosh pit, which caused the girl to be separated from her friends, police say. Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 18 May 2024 There should be some decent mosh pit action for this set, too. Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mosh pit 

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Word History

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mosh pit was in 1988

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“Mosh pit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mosh%20pit. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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