Synonyms for

Pyramids

Verb / ˈpɪrʌmɪdz / Another word for pyramids — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pyramids are ancient structures with a square or triangular base and four sloping sides that meet in a point at the top. They were built as tombs for pharaohs or other important people in ancient Egypt.

Synonyms & similar words

pyramidsofegypt pyramid greatpyramid tombs monuments memorials mausoleums hieroglyphics obelisks sarcophagi archaeology ancient artifacts ruins temples shrine sepulcher grave crypt burial tombstone cemetery graveyard

Synonyms by register

Formal

monuments structures edifices tombs

Literary

obelisks spires ziggurats

Antonyms

bases foundations levels floors squares cubes

Common collocations

  • ancient pyramids
  • Egyptian pyramids
  • step pyramids
  • glass pyramids
  • pyramids of Giza
  • pyramids scheme
  • pyramids of power

Word family

noun pyramid
verb pyramid
adjective pyramidal
adverb pyramidally

Usage note

While 'pyramid' can refer to any geometric shape with a polygonal base and triangular sides, it most commonly refers to the ancient Egyptian structures. The term is also used metaphorically for hierarchical structures or fraudulent investment schemes.

Example sentences

  1. The pyramids in Egypt were built thousands of years ago.
  2. The pharaohs were buried in the pyramids with all their treasures.
  3. The pyramids are one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
  4. Archaeologists study the pyramids to learn more about ancient Egypt.
  5. The pyramids are very big and took a lot of people to build.

Quotes

  • The pyramids were a wonder to behold, and it is said that they were built by giants.
  • The pyramids are a testament to the power and ingenuity of the ancient Egyptians.
  • The pyramids are a reminder of the greatness of human civilization.

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