pyramid

[US]/ˈpɪrəmɪd/
[UK]/ˈpɪrəmɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet at a point on top, typically used as a tomb or monument
vi. to increase gradually; to rise; to take the shape of a pyramid
vt. to cause to increase gradually; to cause to rise; to cause to take the shape of a pyramid

Phrases & Collocations

Egyptian pyramid

ancient pyramid

Giza pyramid complex

step pyramid

the great pyramid

pyramid scheme

pyramid selling

food pyramid

inverted pyramid

Example Sentences

the pyramid of the Matterhorn.

a pyramid of logs.

pyramid arguments upon a hypothesis

There are around 80 pyramids in Egypt.

The Great Pyramids and the Sphinx are nearby.

the pyramids have drawn tourists to Egypt.

the Maya built jungle pyramids to worship their gods.

debt was pyramided on top of unrealistic debt in an orgy of speculation.

one passes under pyramids and obelisks, all on a heroic scale.

Not quite documentary, not quite drama, this reenactment of a fictional conscript's life building the Great Pyramid of Giza is best described as docudrama.

China moved swiftly to outlaw pyramid selling,after large number of would—be millionaires found themselves stuck with unsaleable goods on their hands,

Real-world Examples

Oh, yes. Actually, I climbed the pyramids.

Source: American English dialogue

I like pyramids. Do you like pyramids?

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

Big enough to fit two great pyramids inside.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2018 Collection

Just north of Mexico City are some ancient pyramids.

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

I found the pyramid through Google Earth at home.

Source: Connection Magazine

For the first time, visitors can enter the pyramids.

Source: VOA Special English: World

You all know the food pyramid.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

I'm gonna go with an entire Mayan pyramid.

Source: Connection Magazine

Then it gives me a sample sentence mentioning the pyramids.

Source: TOEFL Preparation Handbook

The Great Pyramid is the largest of Giza's three pyramids.

Source: CNN Selects October 2016 Collection

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