pyramid /ˈpɪr.ə.mɪd/ noun [C]
C1 a solid object with a square base and four triangular sides that form a point at the top
Thesaurus+: ↑Geometrical shapes , ↑Spherical, circular and annular objectsF0 a pile of things that has the shape of a pyramid:
» The acrobats formed a pyramid by standing on each other's shoulders.» FIGURATIVE Many organizations have a pyramid structure (= there are fewer people at the top levels of them than there are at the bottom).Thesaurus+: ↑Geometrical shapes , ↑Spherical, circular and annular objects• • •
Extra Examples:» The pyramid is 50 metres high and 100 metres round the base.» A cube and a pyramid are both solids.» The cans were stacked in a large pyramid.- house music
- house of cards
- house of correction
- house of God
- houseplant
- houseproud
- house-room
- house-sit
- house-sitter
- house-sitting
- house sparrow
- house-to-house
- house-trained
- housewares
- housewarming
- housewarming (party)
- housewarming party
- housewife
- housewifely
- housework
- housing
- housing association
- housing benefit
- housing estate
- housing project