piled

[ pahyld ]

adjective

1. having a pile, as velvet and other fabrics.

Word History and Origins

Origin of piled¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English: “covered with hair”; pile ³, -ed ³

Example Sentences

People whisked around Hudson pulling wagons piled high with blooms or balancing large bundles of bouquets on their shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times

It was frantic and messy but Scotland slowly gained composure and piled on the points.

From BBC

He’s piled up 32 rushing plays of 10 yards or longer and often requires multiple defenders to bring him down.

From Los Angeles Times

In Valencia, school classes and sports activities suspended in some areas and sandbags piled up to protect the centre of the town of Aldaia.

From BBC

Precautions are being taken in many areas of Valencia, with school classes and sports activities suspended in some towns and sandbags piled up to protect the centre of the town of Aldaia.

From BBC

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