1. plural of pitmaster; skilled cooks who specialize in preparing barbecued meat, especially using a pit or smoker
Usage: informal; North American; often used in competitive barbecue contexts

Examples

• The pitmasters competed in the annual barbecue championship.
• Local pitmasters have perfected their techniques over decades.
• Those pitmasters smoke their brisket for over 12 hours.
• The restaurant hired experienced pitmasters to run their new smokehouse.
• Pitmasters from across the region gathered for the festival.