The word "piece" refers to a portion or fragment of something that is part of a larger whole. It can denote an individual item or unit, such as a slice of cake, a section of a drawing, or a component of a machine. The term is commonly used in various contexts, including art, music, and daily conversations when discussing items or quantities.
The word "piece" comes from the Old French word "piece," which means a part or a fragment, and can be traced back to the Latin word "pagia," meaning a patch or piece of land. Its use in English dates back to the late 14th century.