English · Daily Life
piece
/piːs/
[/piːs/]
a part of something
Beginnernoun
Definition
A part or amount of something, especially a part that has come from a larger whole.
Example
Would you like a piece of cake?
Would you like a piece of cake?
Etymology
From Old French 'piece' (part, bit).
How & Where It’s Used
Very common; tricky spelling and 'a piece of advice/news' for uncountables.