ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pyramid

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɪ.ɹə.mɪd/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pyramid is a noun meaning A construction in the shape of a pyramid, usually with a square or rectangular base.

Meaning

A construction in the shape of a pyramid, usually with a square or rectangular base.

(geometry) A solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal (often square or rectangular) base.
(by extension) Any structure or diagram with many members at the bottom and progressively fewer towards the top.
(neuroanatomy) A medullary pyramid, the medial-most bumps on the ventral side of the medulla oblongata
(UK, dated) The game of pool in which the balls are placed in the form of a triangle at spot.
A pyramid scheme.
(card games, uncountable) Alternative letter-case form of Pyramid. (a solitaire card game)
An ancient massive construction with a square or rectangular base and four triangular sides meeting in an apex, such as those built as tombs in Egypt or as bases for temples in Mesoamerica.

The paint was stacked in neatly pyramided lots along the concrete floor.

Build your pyramid with all cards face down, except the cards in the bottom row.

They sit looking at the empty plate that had held a pyramid of sesame cakes. They have eaten them all.

The company was organized as a pyramid, with a CEO in charge of four directors, each heading up a department.

Related dictionary entries include funnel, chain, structure, top, profile, age.

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