piling
noun
a mass of building piles considered collectively.
pilings
-
pluralof piling.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He’s still getting to know the boulders, wooden pilings and shards of rusty metal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
In early September, as surfers and bodyboarders rode 20-foot wave faces, lifeguards took an electric reciprocating saw to the exposed pilings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
For outdoor adventure enthusiasts, there is also a new dock with concrete pilings, boat and jet ski lifts, and vinyl bulkhead that are situated on a 75 x 160 waterfront lot.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 12, 2026
Elliot said the initial project will replace lost pilings and decking to strengthen the end of the structure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2025
I could hear the faint thud as the bow hit the pilings.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
