piece
Pronunciation
/piːs/

Definition & Meaning of "piece"in English

Piece
01

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

piece definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
pieces
Examples
He carefully sorted through the pieces of wood to find the perfect ones for his project.
02

an individual part used to build or create something

piece definition and meaning
Examples
Each piece of the puzzle was crucial in completing the picture.
03

a portable firearm

piece definition and meaning
Examples
He carried a piece for protection.
04

a work of art with artistic value

piece definition and meaning
Examples
The gallery displayed a valuable piece of sculpture.
05

one of the small objects that a player moves around in board games

piece definition and meaning
Examples
She moved her game piece forward three spaces.
06

an article or segment in a broadcast or publication

piece definition and meaning

What is a "piece"?

A piece refers to a written article or report on a specific topic or event. It is usually created by a journalist or writer and can range in length, covering various subjects such as politics, entertainment, or sports. A news piece aims to inform the public about recent events or provide an analysis of ongoing issues. It is typically published in newspapers, magazines, or online platforms and follows a structured format to present information clearly and accurately.

Examples
The reporter prepared a piece for the evening news.
07

a musical work

Examples
Beethoven 's Fifth Symphony is a famous piece.
08

an instance or occurrence of something

Examples
That was an interesting piece of luck.
09

a work of art or literature created for expression or presentation

Examples
She wrote a piece about her travels.
10

a measurable distance

Examples
He walked a piece down the trail.
11

a portion cut from a larger whole for serving

Examples
She served a piece of cake to each guest.
12

a period of time, usually short, marked by an event or condition

Examples
He stayed a piece at his friend's house.
to piece
01

to join or fit broken or separate fragments together

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
piece
3rd person singular
pieces
Present participle
piecing
Past simple
pieced
Past participle
pieced
Examples
She pieced the broken vase carefully.
02

to eat in small bites

Examples
He pieced at his food during the long meeting.
03

to join fibers together during spinning or weaving

Examples
The spinner pieced the yarn as she worked.
04

to assemble by combining separate components or elements into a functional or complete whole

Examples
The engineer pieced the machine from separate parts.
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