Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pile

noun / verb
/paɪl/
Definition
A pile is a heap or a stack of items placed on top of each other.
Examples
  • The children made a pile of leaves in the yard.
  • She decided to pile her clothes neatly in the closet.
  • He has a pile of books to read over the weekend.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘pile’ refers to a large quantity of things grouped together.
Synonyms
  • stack
  • heap
  • mass
  • load