Bottomless pit Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

/ˈbɒtəmləs pɪt/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A figurative expression for an apparently endless void, pit, or container, that consumes whatever is poured into it, or an idea or entity that consumes unlimited resources without seeming to make a difference or bring any result.

Examples

• The war had become a bottomless pit for government resources.
• Many argued that providing an infinite bailout would only pour more money into the bank’s bottomless pit of financial instability.

Synonyms

• Vacuum
• Chasm

Antonyms

• Well-defined area
• Limited scope

Additional Information

A bottomless pit often has multiple implications such as greed or relentless nature in requiring all input.

A “Bottomless pit” serves also in simile role used also.

Etimology

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