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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Bicycle parts were of particular interest, hence the tented “bike shops,” with piles of disassembled parts, so common in L.A. encampments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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
Together, the two airlines said, they would pose a better foil to the giants United, American, and Delta, which had formed over the decades through their own big piles of mergers and acquisitions.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
Rodent repellent, cigarette packets, and piles of very old newspapers are also among their finds.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
There are piles of stuff everywhere: books and newspapers, loose papers and boxes, grubby plates.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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