Definition of Pyramid
Pyramid
pyr·a·mid
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an ancient massive structure found especially in Egypt having typically a square ground plan, while escalating up in sloping triangles;
e.g. Much to many people's surprise some of the Mayan pyramids may be older than the ones in Egypt.
(verb)
to increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base;
e.g. In business, a pyramid scheme is a rapidly accruing scam.
(noun)
a polyhedron having for its base a polygon and for faces triangles with a common vertex;
e.g. The ice cream comes were shaped like pyramids.
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