pier

noun
UK: /pɪər/
US: /pɪr/

  1. A structure projecting into the sea, a lake, or a river and used as a landing place for boats.

    1. We walked along the pier.
    2. The old pier offers stunning views of the coastline and the open sea.

  2. A supporting pillar or column.

    1. The bridge is supported by piers.
    2. The architect designed the building with strong piers to withstand earthquakes.

Synonyms

wharf dock jetty quay column support
pier verb

  1. To come into view; to appear or peep out.

    1. The sun began to pier through the clouds.
    2. A sliver of moon piers from behind the dark curtains of the night.

  2. To furnish with piers.

    1. The engineer suggested to pier the bridge for strength.
    2. They decided to pier the old structure with concrete supports for stability.
pier transitive-verb

  1. To make a hole or opening.

    1. Pier the apple with a fork.
    2. Pier the paper with a hole punch before inserting it into the binder.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pier" in English means: A structure projecting into the sea, a lake, or a river and used as a landing place for boats., A supporting pillar or column..

The phonetic transcription of "pier" is /pɪər/ in British English and /pɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pier": wharf, dock, jetty, quay, column, support.

Example usage of "pier": "We walked along the pier.". More examples on the page.