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Meaning of pyramid
A pyramid is a large structure with a square base and four triangular sides that meet at the top.
Etymology of pyramid
The word "pyramid" comes from the Greek word "πυραμίς" (pyramis), which refers to a type of wheat cake or a type of game, but was later used to describe the Egyptian monuments
The Greek word is derived from "πυρά" (pyra), meaning "wheat" or "cake", and the suffix "-μίς" (-mis), which forms a noun
The word has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the ancient Egyptian structures
Synonyms
monument
tower
spire
ziggurat
obelisk
mastaba
tomb
mausoleum
sepulcher
vault
structure
edifice
building
construction
skyscraper
high-rise
pillar
column
monolith
statue
sculpture
memorial
shrine
temple
pagoda
minaret
spirelet
pinnacle
apex
peak
summit
elevation
elevation
promontory
mound
hill
knoll
tumulus
barrow
cairn
dolmen
menhir
megalith
Definitions
- A monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet at the apex
- * A polyhedron with a square base and four triangular faces that meet at the apex
Usage Examples
- The pyramid of Giza is one of the most famous landmarks in Egypt
- * The company's organizational structure is shaped like a pyramid, with the CEO at the top
- * The pyramid scheme was a fraudulent investment plan that promised unusually high returns