piled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of piled
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English: “covered with hair”; see pile 3, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Piled onto toast, it tastes improbably complete for something assembled in the time it takes to make coffee.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Piled on the floor of an adjacent room were sundry medical supplies.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026
Piled next to him were dozens of pink and purple boxes waiting to be shipped.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
Piled on sidewalks, junked up against street curbs, and leaned against light poles, these unwieldy obstacles are a hazard for innocent citizens just trying to walk down the street.
From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2023
Piled in a corner, his hiking gear—boots, alpenstock, leather knapsack.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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