piece
noun [C] (THING) /piːs/Definition
A2 a single object of a particular type: a piece of furniture/clothing/equipment a piece of paper (= a whole sheet) a piece of china (= an object made of china) a piece of information/adviceObjects - general words B2 something that has been created by an artist, musician, or writer: an orchestral/piano/instrumental piece a skilful piece of work/research Did you read that piece (= article) in the newspaper?The visual arts in general › a single thing that forms part of a set: a chess pieceWords meaning parts of things › a coin with a stated value: Could you swap me a 20p piece for two tens?Forms of money and methods of payment
(Definition of piece noun (THING) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- art noun (EXPRESSION)
- artist noun
- artistic adjective
- fine art noun
- folk adjective
- graphic adjective (DRAWING)
- graphic design noun
- objet d'art noun
- oeuvre noun
- opus noun
- original noun
- pictorial adjective
- the visual arts noun
- treasure noun (VALUABLE THINGS)
- vernacular noun
- work noun (CREATION)
- work of art noun
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