pile

noun

UK /paɪl/

US /paɪl/

A pile is a lot of things put on top of each other.

There was a big pile of leaves in the yard.

SYNONYMS

heap stack mound collection

RELATED WORDS

stack heap mound collection cluster

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The soft, thick hairs on a carpet or cloth.

The carpet has a deep, soft pile.

3. A large amount of something.

She has a pile of homework to finish.

4. A strong post pushed into the ground to support a building.

The bridge rests on wooden piles.