piece by piece

adverb

Synonyms of piece by piecenext
: by degrees : piecemeal

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Examples of piece by piece in a Sentence

worked out the solution piece by piece
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Lindsey and her team have now rebuilt the bridge piece by piece, if just a bit further downstream. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Baer brought her to the pool house and instructed her to remove her clothes piece by piece, Kim said. — Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 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 See All Example Sentences for piece by piece

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Jul. 2026.

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piece by piece

adverb
: a little at a time
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