Dictionary

tar pit

noun

Definition of TAR PIT

:  an area in which natural bitumens collect and are exposed at the earth's surface and which tends to trap animals and preserve their hard parts (as bones or teeth)
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of TAR PIT

1839

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: tarponPrevious Word in the Dictionary: TarpeianAll Words Near: tar pit
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears