piles
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of piles
C15: from Latin pilae balls (referring to the appearance of external piles)
Example Sentences
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Looking for the piles of pens that once adorned Plath’s grave didn’t help; it is now blanketed in planted flowers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
As for Apollo, the alternative asset manager raised piles of fresh capital, grew its fees, and upped its dividend in the March quarter.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Rodent repellent, cigarette packets, and piles of very old newspapers are also among their finds.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
They reportedly scandalized their neighbors with loud music and trash piles and performed the dances that dominated the app ironically rather than earnestly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
What seems like it was once a stylish living room is cluttered with piles of Lego bricks, broken doll heads, and clumps of dried Play-Doh.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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