piece by piece

adverb

Synonyms of piece by piecenext
: by degrees : piecemeal

Examples of piece by piece in a Sentence

worked out the solution piece by piece
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The family replaced cast-iron plumbing, upgraded the electrical and other systems, and restored the brick exterior piece by piece. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 Unlike a hotel, where the atmosphere must be established instantly, her home would reveal itself piece by piece. Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026 Across the street, other workers are clearing the rubble from the old Highmark Stadium as it is taken apart piece by piece. Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 June 2026 Removed from an Oxfordshire country house in 1931 and shipped across the Atlantic piece by piece, the lavish Rococo dining room remains on display today as one of the museum’s standout period rooms. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for piece by piece

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of piece by piece was circa 1530

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“Piece by piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piece%20by%20piece. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

piece by piece

adverb
: a little at a time
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