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