Pile: meaning, definitions and examples

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pile

[ paɪl ]

^{Context #1}

construction

A heap of things laid or lying one upon the other

Synonyms

heap, mount, stack

Examples of usage

The workers stacked the bricks into a pile
She sat on a pile of cushions

^{Context #2}

measurement

A large quantity or number of something

Synonyms

abundance, large amount, plenty

Examples of usage

There was a pile of paperwork on his desk
She had a pile of laundry to fold

^{Context #3}

gather

To collect things in a heap or stack

Synonyms

gather, heap, stack

Examples of usage

She piled the books on the table
He piled the leaves in the yard

Translations

Translations of the word "pile" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pilha

🇮🇳 ढेर

🇩🇪 Stapel

🇮🇩 tumpukan

🇺🇦 купа

🇵🇱 stos

🇯🇵 山積み

🇫🇷 pile

🇪🇸 montón

🇹🇷 yığın

🇰🇷 더미

🇸🇦 كومة

🇨🇿 hromada

🇸🇰 hromada

🇨🇳 堆

🇸🇮 kup

🇮🇸 hrúga

🇰🇿 үйме

🇬🇪 გროვა

🇦🇿 yığın

🇲🇽 montón

Word origin

The word 'pile' originated from the Latin word 'pila' which means 'a ball'. Over time, the meaning of 'pile' evolved to refer to a heap or stack of things. The use of 'pile' in English dates back to the 15th century, where it was used to describe a large quantity of objects. Throughout history, 'pile' has been commonly used in construction and measurement contexts, reflecting its versatile nature.