Definition of Pitfall

potential problem, difficulty, or danger

Examples of Pitfall in a sentence

The experienced programmer did not expect the pitfall that would occur when trying to install the new software.  🔊

Walking carelessly into the polices' pitfall led to the crook’s arrest.  🔊

The dieter’s pitfall appeared in the form of a buy one get one free ice cream sale.  🔊

Unaware that a pitfall lay right outside the castle gate, the knights marched out into the darkness.  🔊

His greatest pitfall as a new college student was the frat parties on every corner.  🔊

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