Heap (noun)

1. A large pile of things laid or thrown one on top of another.
2. A large quantity of something.
3. A great amount or number of something.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse hjāp "pile".

Examples:

1. She dumped the clothes in a heap on the floor.
2. The heap of rubble was all that was left of the building.
3. There was a heap of papers on his desk.
4. The town was buried under a heap of snow.
5. She showered him with a heap of compliments.