pierre

/pjɛʁ/

Definitions

1. noun

a stone, especially a large one; a stone monument or tombstone

“The old pierre in the graveyard still bears the names of the people who died a century ago.”

2. proper noun

a place name, specifically a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France

“The village of Pierre in the south of France is famous for its beautiful vineyards.”

Synonyms

  • rock
  • stone

Antonyms

  • soft material
  • soil