Pyramid Definition & Meaning
pyramid
- noun
- a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
- (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
- a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides; begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
- 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
"Pyramid" in song lyrics
See how pyramid is used in real songs:
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"Appearin in complex structure like a pyramid"
3rd Bass — Pop Goes the Weasel -
"When its all over kid put me in the pyramid"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — 4AM - BAY BRIDGE MUSIC -
"and the Zig-Zag-Zag, seven fly picture this pyramid"
Buddha Monk — Spark Somebody Up *
Words that rhyme with pyramid
Usage tips for "pyramid"
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