LookItUppier
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /pɪr/ · UK /pɪə/
Forms: piers
pier means: A raised structure reaching from land over water, where boats can stop and people can walk.
noun
A raised structure reaching from land over water, where boats can stop and people can walk.
- Our boat is beside the pier.
- They tied the ferry to the pier.
- We walked along the wooden pier to watch the fishermen.
A raised structure over the sea where people walk and enjoy games, rides, or other entertainment.
- There are rides on the pier.
- We spent the afternoon exploring the seaside pier.
- The old pier has an arcade and a small theatre.
Questions about pier
What does pier mean?
A raised structure reaching from land over water, where boats can stop and people can walk.
What is pier in other languages?
Türkçe: iskele · Español: muelle · Français: jetée · Deutsch: Anlegesteg · Italiano: molo · 日本語: 桟橋
How do you pronounce pier?
In American English /pɪr/; in British English /pɪə/.
How do you use pier in a sentence?
Our boat is beside the pier. They tied the ferry to the pier.
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