Pile Definition
pile
noun
- a collection of objects laid on top of each other
- (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock market"; "see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos"; "it must have cost plenty"; "a slew of journalists"; "a wad of money"
- a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit); "she made a bundle selling real estate"; "they sank megabucks into their new house"
- fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs)
- battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; the earliest electric battery devised by Volta
- a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
- the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave; "for uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction"
- a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy
verb
- arrange in stacks; "heap firewood around the fireplace"; "stack your books up on the shelves"
- press tightly together or cram; "The crowd packed the auditorium"
- place or lay as if in a pile; "The teacher piled work on the students until the parents protested"
"Pile" in song lyrics
See how pile is used in real songs:
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"Attitudes are skewed from the right pile"
3rd Bass — Problem Child -
"With a destiny to be wild and make money by the pile"
9th Prince — Be Careful What You Wish 4 -
"Keepin me on top of the pile"
Above the Law — Freedom of Speech
Words that rhyme with pile
Usage tips for "pile"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pile" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pile to find words that pair well.