piling

American  

[pahy-ling] / ˈpaɪ lɪŋ /

noun

1. a mass of building piles considered collectively.

2. a structure composed of piles.

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piling British  

/ ˈpaɪlɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of driving piles

2. a number of piles

3. a structure formed of piles

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Etymology

Origin of piling

First recorded in 1400–50, piling is from the late Middle English word pylyng; pile ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Investors are still piling into some AI plays.

From The Wall Street Journal

That misconception, they say, contributes to the glut of plastic piling up in our rivers and oceans, and inside our bodies.

From Los Angeles Times

He admits the business isn't profitable yet, and the bills are piling up.

From Barron's

At a traditional market in the city's south, Nurhasanah said the garbage piling up by her coffee and snacks stand was bad for business.

From Barron's

Even as England came piling forward, the old familiar fretfulness didn't exist.

From BBC

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