Pie: meaning, definitions and examples
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pie
[ paษช ]
baking
A baked dish of fruit, or meat and vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry.
Synonyms
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?
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
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.
informal
To share something, especially money, in a fair or equitable way.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น torta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Kuchen
๐ฎ๐ฉ pai
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะธััะณ
๐ต๐ฑ ciasto
๐ฏ๐ต ใใค
๐ซ๐ท tarte
๐ช๐ธ pastel
๐น๐ท turta
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุทูุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kolรกฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ kolรกฤ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฆ ้ฅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ pite
๐ฎ๐ธ baka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะธัะพะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pasta
๐ฒ๐ฝ pastel
Etymology
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.
See also: pier.
Word Frequency Rank
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