"circle pit" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsɜɹkəl ˌpɪt/ [General-American, Received-Pronunciation] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-I learned some phrases-circle pit.wav Forms: circle pits [plural]
Etymology: From circle + pit, modelled after mosh pit. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|circle|pit}} circle + pit Head templates: {{en-noun}} circle pit (plural circle pits)
  1. (dance, music) A dance at a concert where participants mosh in a circular path, leaving the centre clear. Wikipedia link: De Staat Categories (topical): Dance, Music Related terms: mosh pit

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