pieces Meaning & Definition
What Does Pieces Mean?
Pieces is a noun that means plural of piece. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of piece. As a verb, it means (usually with together) To assemble (something real or figurative).
Pieces: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpiː.sɪz/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
Pieces Definition (Noun)
- plural of piece
Pieces as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of piece
Noun
- A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.
I’d like another piece of pie.
- A single item belonging to a class of similar items
a piece of machinery
- One of the figures used in playing chess, specifically a higher-value figure as distinguished from a pawn; by extension, a similar counter etc. in other games.
- A coin, especially one valued at less than the principal unit of currency.
a sixpenny piece
- An artistic creation, such as a painting, sculpture, musical composition, literary work, etc.
She played two beautiful pieces on the piano.
- An article published in the press.
Today's paper has an interesting piece on medical research.
- An artillery gun.
- A gun.
He's packin' a piece!
- (short for hairpiece) A toupee or wig, especially when worn by a man.
The announcer is wearing a new piece.
- A slice or other quantity of bread, eaten on its own; a sandwich or light snack.
- A sexual encounter; from piece of ass or piece of tail
I got a piece at lunchtime.
- (mildly, short for piece of crap/piece of shit) A shoddy or worthless object (usually applied to consumer products like vehicles or appliances).
Ugh, my new computer is such a piece. I'm taking it back to the store tomorrow.
- A cannabis pipe.
- Used to describe a pitch that has been hit but not well, usually either being caught by the opposing team or going foul. Usually used in the past tense with got.
he got a piece of that one; she got a piece of the ball [...] and it's going foul.
- (sometimes derogatory) An individual; a person.
- A castle; a fortified building.
- A pacifier; a dummy.
- A distance.
a fair piece off
- A structured practice row, often used for performance evaluation.
At practice we rowed four 5,000 meter pieces.
- An amount of work to be done at one time; a unit of piece work.
Verb
- (usually with together) To assemble (something real or figurative).
These clues allowed us to piece together the solution to the mystery.
- To make, enlarge, or repair, by the addition of a piece or pieces; to patch; often with out.
to piece a garment
- To produce a work of graffiti more complex than a tag.
Synonyms of Pieces
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Pieces synonyms and antonyms →Pieces in a Sentence
I’d like another piece of pie.
a piece of machinery
a sixpenny piece
She played two beautiful pieces on the piano.
Today's paper has an interesting piece on medical research.
He's packin' a piece!
The announcer is wearing a new piece.
I got a piece at lunchtime.
Ugh, my new computer is such a piece. I'm taking it back to the store tomorrow.
he got a piece of that one; she got a piece of the ball [...] and it's going foul.
a fair piece off
At practice we rowed four 5,000 meter pieces.
These clues allowed us to piece together the solution to the mystery.
to piece a garment
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Pieces
How Do You Say Pieces?
You say pieces as /ˈpiː.sɪz/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (piː).