stack — a pile of objects, typically one that is neatly arranged
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a pile of objects, typically one that is neatly arranged
Pronunciation (IPA): /stæk/
Example Sentences
- My mom found a secret stack of comic books under my bed.
- The dishes were stacked so high they looked like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
- She stacked her resume with impressive qualifications.
stack
NOUN[/stæk/]
a pile of objects, typically one that is neatly arranged
The librarian carefully balances a tall stack of old books on the wooden cart.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'stack' derives from Old Norse 'stakkr', meaning a haystack or pile of hay. The term originally referred to the tall heaps of hay that Vikings stored, and the sense of 'to pile up' developed from this concrete agricultural practice.
Breakdown
stakkr (Old Norse: haystack, heap) → stack (English: pile, or the verb meaning to arrange in layers)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom found a secret stack of comic books under my bed.”
“The dishes were stacked so high they looked like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.”
“She stacked her resume with impressive qualifications.”
“The odds are stacked against us, but let's try anyway.”
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