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

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident his squad have responded in ideal fashion after warning them against piling on the pounds during the festive period.

From Barron's

That means traders could carry on piling into and then dumping the stock over the next few weeks, in a bid to make some quick money before the end of 2025.

From Barron's

The price of new cars and trucks in the U.S. has increased 33% since 2020, and consumers are piling on interest as they stretch out loan terms to eight, nine and nearly 10 years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tokyo was the standout, piling on two percent thanks to a weaker yen.

From Barron's

As a result the vehicle has been piling up on dealer lots even with hefty discounts, according to industry data.

From The Wall Street Journal

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