piece

[piːs]

piece Definition

• 1. a part or portion of something larger, often of indefinite size, quantity, or extent
• 2. an object that is one of a collection or group
• 3. a work of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or musical composition

Using piece: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "piece" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Can I have a piece of cake?

• Example

  She broke the vase into several pieces.

• Example

  I need a piece of advice.

• Example

  He played a beautiful piece on the piano.

piece Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for piece

• part
• portion
• segment
• fragment
• bit

Antonyms for piece

• whole
• entirety

Phrases with piece

• in one piece

  undamaged or unharmed

  Example

  Despite the car accident, everyone arrived at the party in one piece.

• give someone a piece of your mind

  to speak angrily to someone about something they have done wrong

  Example

  I'm going to give him a piece of my mind for being so rude to me.

• a piece of the action

  a share in an activity or venture, especially one involving financial gain

  Example

  I want a piece of the action if this business takes off.

Origins of piece

from Old French 'piece', meaning 'a piece, fragment, or part'

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Summary: piece in Brief

The term 'piece' [piːs] refers to a part or portion of something larger, an object that is one of a collection or group, or a work of art. It can be used in phrases like 'in one piece,' meaning undamaged, and 'give someone a piece of your mind,' meaning to speak angrily to someone. 'Piece' can also be used in the context of sharing in an activity or venture, as in 'a piece of the action.'