Home›Browse›B›barbecue pitbarbecue pitOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minutesbarbecue pitbarbecue pit — nounnoun1. a hole or container used for cooking food over an open fire1.nounDefinitiona hole or container used for cooking food over an open fireExampleWe dug a barbecue pit in the backyard for the party.