mosh pit

noun

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

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Ultimately, that means people who might otherwise order all of their gifts online have reasons to seek them out in person—even if moving through throngs of other shoppers in central London can feel like trying to survive a mosh pit. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024 The result is a show where one section is focused on reciting his lyrics, while the other is throwing their bodies into each other in a mosh pit. Maurice Garland, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024 There are comfortable couches, tables, and plenty of space for a mosh pit under the stage. Katya Soldak, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 Nevertheless, a mosh pit pulsed to the powerful bass tones and masterful country fingerpicking. Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mosh pit 

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 2 Jan. 2025.

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