pyramid
/ˈpɪɹəmɪd/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a large stone building with a square base and four sides that meet at a point on top, like in Egypt.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📚Academic Writing✈️Travel English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“We visited the Great Pyramid when we went to Egypt last year.”
“The company's structure is like a pyramid, with a few bosses at the top.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
An ancient massive construction with a square or rectangular base and four triangular sides meeting in an apex, such as those built as tombs in Egypt or as bases for temples in Mesoamerica.