# pit bull terrier

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A medium-sized dog historically bred for dogfighting.

## Etymology
From pit (“fighting arena”) + bull terrier.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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