pesthole

[pest-hohl]

pesthole Definition

a dirty, overcrowded, and unhealthy place, especially a dwelling.

Using pesthole: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pesthole" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The apartment was a pesthole, with no ventilation and infested with cockroaches.

  • Example

    The government is planning to demolish the pesthole and build new housing for the residents.

  • Example

    The living conditions in the pesthole were unbearable.

pesthole Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pesthole

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Summary: pesthole in Brief

'Pesthole' [pest-hohl] refers to a dirty, overcrowded, and unhealthy place, particularly a dwelling. It is often used to describe slums or shantytowns, as well as tenements or hovels that are in poor condition. Examples include 'The apartment was a pesthole, with no ventilation and infested with cockroaches.' and 'The living conditions in the pesthole were unbearable.'