Piece: meaning, definitions and examples

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piece

 

[ piหs ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

of art

A work of art made by an artist

Synonyms

artwork, creation, masterpiece

Examples of usage

  • She admired the beautiful piece of art in the museum.
  • The sculpture was a stunning piece of art.
Context #2 | Noun

of music

A musical composition or song

Synonyms

composition, musical work, song

Examples of usage

  • The orchestra performed a beautiful piece by Mozart.
  • She composed a new piece for the piano.
Context #3 | Noun

of information

A specific item or detail of information

Synonyms

detail, fact, item

Examples of usage

  • I need every piece of information on this topic.
  • Each piece of evidence supports the theory.
Context #4 | Verb

to join together

To join or unite together

Synonyms

assemble, connect, join

Examples of usage

  • She carefully pieced together the broken vase.
  • The detective pieced together the clues to solve the mystery.

Translations

Translations of the word "piece" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเค•เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stรผck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ potongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะผะฐั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kawaล‚ek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ƒจๅˆ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท morceau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pieza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๊ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุทุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stykki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pieza

Etymology

The word 'piece' originated from Middle English 'pece', which came from Old French 'piece' meaning 'a bit, piece, or part'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to represent different meanings such as a work of art, a musical composition, or a fragment of information. The versatility of 'piece' in the English language makes it a commonly used term in everyday conversation.

See also: apiece, pieces.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,206, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.