1. a large stone structure with a square base and triangular sides that meet at a point at the top, especially those built by ancient Egyptians
2. a solid shape with a flat base and triangular sides that meet at a point
Usage: geometry
3. something shaped like a pyramid or arranged in layers with the largest at the bottom

1. to build up or arrange in the shape of a pyramid
2. to increase rapidly and continuously

Examples

• The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• The children built a pyramid out of blocks.
• She stacked the oranges in a pyramid at the grocery store.
• The company has a pyramid structure with the CEO at the top.
• The coach pyramided the cheerleaders for the final pose.
• His debts began to pyramid after he lost his job.
• The food pyramid shows different food groups.
• They studied geometric pyramids in math class.