Pie: meaning, definitions and examples

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pie

[ paɪ ]

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baking

A baked dish of fruit, or meat and vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry.

Synonyms

flan, pastry, tart

Examples of usage

She baked a delicious apple pie for dessert.
The bakery sells a variety of pies, including cherry, blueberry, and pecan.
Would you like a slice of pumpkin pie with your coffee?

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informal

A share of a sum of money that is divided among a number of people, for example from a lottery or gambling win.

Synonyms

cut, portion, share

Examples of usage

She won a big prize in the lottery and gave each of her friends a piece of the pie.
The team split the profits evenly, ensuring that everyone got their fair share of the pie.

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informal

To share something, especially money, in a fair or equitable way.

Synonyms

allocate, distribute, share

Examples of usage

It's important to pie up the profits so that everyone benefits from the success of the project.
We need to pie out the resources evenly among all the departments.

Translations

Translations of the word "pie" in other languages:

🇵🇹 torta

🇮🇳 पाई

🇩🇪 Kuchen

🇮🇩 pai

🇺🇦 пиріг

🇵🇱 ciasto

🇯🇵 パイ

🇫🇷 tarte

🇪🇸 pastel

🇹🇷 turta

🇰🇷 파이

🇸🇦 فطيرة

🇨🇿 koláč

🇸🇰 koláč

🇨🇳 馅饼

🇸🇮 pite

🇮🇸 baka

🇰🇿 пирог

🇬🇪 პიროგი

🇦🇿 pasta

🇲🇽 pastel

Word origin

The word 'pie' originated from the Latin word 'pica' meaning magpie, because pies were often made with a variety of ingredients similar to the magpie's habit of collecting various objects. The concept of a pastry shell with a filling has been around since ancient times, with pies being enjoyed in various forms throughout history. In the Middle Ages, pies were often filled with meat and spices, and over time, sweet fruit pies became popular as well. Today, pies are a beloved dish in many cultures, enjoyed both as a dessert and as a savory dish.