# pies

/ˈpaɪz/ (US) · /pˈaɪz/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pies
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 3. sports team nickname

noun · CEFR C1 · Informal · Dialect

a nickname for the Collingwood Football Club in Australia.

For teachers: a collective nickname for the Collingwood Football Club, a professional Australian rules football team.

- The Pies won the grand final after a very close game.
- Supporters of the Pies gathered in the thousands at Victoria Park to celebrate the club's recent premiership victory.

## Examples

- She baked two apple pies for the party.
- The local bakery is famous for its savoury meat pies, which are a popular lunch choice for workers in the area.
- While fruit-filled varieties are common in North America, many cultures have a long tradition of hearty, meat-based pies that serve as a complete meal for the working class.

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