pit bull
noun
1
or pit bull terrier
: a muscular, short-haired, stocky dog (such as an American pit bull terrier or American Staffordshire terrier) of any of several breeds or a hybrid with one or more of these breeds that was originally developed for fighting and is noted for strength, stamina, and tenacity
2
: an aggressive and tenacious person
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a pit bull who won't let anyone stand in her way to the top of the corporate ladder
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Lily Draheim, 37, who posts to Reddit under the username u/30to40cats, adopted American pit bull terrier, Cricket, from a shelter, and recently did a DNA test with Embark to double-check her breed.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Two pit bulls were overcome with excitement when their beloved owner came home from deployment.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Introducing Anthony, a pit bull terrier who mixes his moods in a perfectly puppy-like way.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
An 8-year-old boy who was attacked by two pit bulls inside his Margate home remained in the hospital Thursday following several surgeries, the city’s fire department said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Two pit bulls were overcome with excitement when their beloved owner came home from deployment.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Introducing Anthony, a pit bull terrier who mixes his moods in a perfectly puppy-like way.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
An 8-year-old boy who was attacked by two pit bulls inside his Margate home remained in the hospital Thursday following several surgeries, the city’s fire department said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pit bull
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“Pit bull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pit%20bull. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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