PYRAMID
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Pyramid.
How to pronounce pyramid:
US
Pyramid - as a noun
A massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides; begun by cheops around 2700 bc as royal tombs in ancient egypt
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
great pyramidgreat pyramid of gizapyramids of egyptA polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
polyhedronHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(stock market) a series of transactions in which the speculator increases his holdings by using the rising market value of those holdings as margin for further purchases
Pyramid - as a verb
Enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
Use or deal in (as of stock or commercial transaction) in a pyramid deal
Arrange or build up as if on the base of a pyramid
Increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base
Example Sentences
"Archaeologists uncovered a burial chamber inside the Mayan pyramid."
"The pyramid structure was commonly used in ancient Egypt for tombs and temples."
"The food pyramid provides guidelines for a balanced diet."
"The Aztecs built impressive step pyramids in their cities."
"The construction of the pyramids required thousands of workers."
Word Game Points
Is PYRAMID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pyramid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PYRAMID has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PYRAMID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pyramid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPYRAMID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PYRAMID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pyramid is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPYRAMID has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
