piles

/ paɪlz /

plural noun

1. a nontechnical name for haemorrhoids

Word History and Origins

Origin of piles¹

C15: from Latin pilae balls (referring to the appearance of external piles)

Example Sentences

Mr Singh Gold said on some occasions thieves had gone into shops during the day and looked at staff "dead in the eye" while picking up piles of cashmere and other expensive items.

From BBC

In Paiporta, piles of mangled cars have been created on roundabouts and at other places out of the way of traffic.

From BBC

“It’s honestly really heartbreaking when you see these piles of ballots in elections offices,” Alexander said.

From Los Angeles Times

They were stacked in teetering towers, jumbled in messy piles.

From Los Angeles Times

Dan MacNee stands among towering piles of boxes, papers, and creative projects that engulf his Edinburgh home.

From BBC

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