piece

Definition

A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

Etymology

From Middle English pece, peece, peice, from Old French piece, from Late Latin petia, pettia, possibly from Gaulish *pettyā, from Proto-Celtic *kʷezdis (“piece, portion, quota”). Compare Welsh peth, Breton pez (“thing”), Irish cuid. Compare French pièce, Portuguese peça, Spanish pieza, Italian pezza, Italian pezzo.

Example Sentences

• "Near-synonyms: aspect, portion"
• "I’d like another piece of pie."
• "I've lost a piece of this jigsaw puzzle."

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