pyramid

noun/ˈpɪrəmɪd/

Frequency rank: #5,696 most common English word

Meaning

A large structure with a square base and four triangular sides that meet at a point at the top.

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Example sentence

The ancient pyramid at Giza is one of the most famous structures in the world.

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