pyramid

Meanings

• noun

  A large ancient Egyptian monument consisting of a broad, flat-bottomed base tapering inwards and upwards to a pyramidion, often surrounded by complexes of courts and chambers.

  - "The Great Pyramid of Giza is the most famous pyramid in Egypt."
  - "The pyramids of Egypt were built as tombs for pharaohs and their queens."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɪɹəmɪd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pyramid
pride , tide , hide , ride

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Variants

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pyramid , pyramidal , pyramidally , pyramidical , pyramids , pyramided , pyramiding , pyramid scheme , pyramid schemes , Pyramid Lake , food pyramid , food pyramids , renal pyramid , renal pyramids

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Etymology

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From ancient Greek πυράμιδος (pyrāmidos), from Egyptian pyr-mj-d, 'Great House'.

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Trivia

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1. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex.

2. The Pyramids of Egypt were built over a period of more than 1,000 years, from around 2680 BC to 2180 BC.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tombs: Pyramids are tombs for pharaohs and their queens. They were believed to protect and preserve the bodies of the deceased, ensuring their safe passage to the afterlife.

2. Pyramid Scheme: A fraudulent business model where participants recruit new members and earn commissions based on their recruits' investments, rather than selling a product or service.

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Culture

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Pyramids are iconic structures that represent ancient Egyptian civilization and its architectural achievements. They have been featured in numerous works of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For example, the pyramid is a common motif in Egyptian mythology, symbolizing the connection between the earthly world and the afterlife.

How to Memorize "pyramid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, triangular structure with a flat base and sloping sides, tapering upwards to a point.
   - Visualize the Great Pyramid of Giza, the most famous pyramid in Egypt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate pyramids with ancient Egypt and its pharaohs.
   - Think of pyramids as tombs for the deceased.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pyramids are Puzzling Tombs' to remember the definition of a pyramid.
   - Remember the acronym 'Broad, Tall, Angled, Narrow, Down' to help remember the shape of a pyramid.

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