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Pyramids
Pyramids (name) means the ancient monumental stone structures in Egypt built mainly as royal tombs. Example: “Tourists travel from around the world to see the pyramids at Giza.”
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The ancient monumental stone structures in Egypt built mainly as royal tombs.
"Tourists travel from around the world to see the pyramids at Giza."
"The pyramids have stood for over four thousand years."
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A billiards game played with balls arranged in a triangular, pyramid-shaped rack.
"They spent the evening playing pyramids at the local pool hall."
How to use Pyramids
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often refers to the ancient stone monuments of Egypt, but can also mean a type of pool game.
Common pairings
the pyramids of Giza
ancient pyramids
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What does “Pyramids” mean?
The word “Pyramids” means the ancient monumental stone structures in Egypt built mainly as royal tombs. In plain terms, most often refers to the ancient stone monuments of Egypt, but can also mean a type of pool game.
How do you use “Pyramids” in a sentence?
Here is “Pyramids” used in a sentence: “Tourists travel from around the world to see the pyramids at Giza.”
What part of speech is “Pyramids”?
Depending on how it is used, “Pyramids” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Pyramids” a common word?
“Pyramids” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Pyramids” have?
“Pyramids” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the ancient monumental stone structures in Egypt built mainly as royal tombs.
