Dictionary entryCEFR B1noun
pyramid
IPA pronunciation: /ˈpɪrəmɪd/
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пирамида
English definition
A large stone structure with a square base and triangular sides that meet at a point, especially in ancient Egypt.
Example
The pyramids of Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Collocations
- pyramid scheme
- food pyramid
- pyramid of Giza
- population pyramid
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