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 Instead, Stevenson first lost his mind, then lost Brown, then lost the game, jumping the highest above that seven-player mosh pit and deflecting the football into the air. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024 The band was also concerned with the lack of kids coming to their shows, given that the genre is often driven by youthful energy on full display in mosh pits and stage diving. Charlie Vargas, Orange County Register, 3 Sep. 2024 But for one incredible moment, there was nearly a mosh pit in the center of the Olympics’ closing ceremony. Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 11 Aug. 2024 Yes, back in France, Phoenix showed up amidst a mosh pit of athletes at the Stade de France, Joined by Kavinsky and Angèle, the rock band gave us what would be a mini-Coachella across the Atlantic. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Aug. 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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