1
: an intermediate support for the adjacent ends of two bridge spans
2
: a structure (such as a breakwater) extending into navigable water for use as a landing place or promenade or to protect or form a harbor
3
4
: a structural mount (as for a telescope) usually of stonework, concrete, or steel
Examples of pier in a Sentence
tied the boat up at the pier
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Available on AirBnB, the home includes a private pier and boathouse and is one of the rentals with a top 5% rating.
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Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The pillars of the massive pier have formed artificial vertical reefs underwater, and diving here almost feels like entering a science fiction world, with alien-like tree formations and coral growths blossoming out from the supports.
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At its March meeting, board members approved to help pay no more than $50,000 for the project, which will build a boardwalk, event pavilion, pier and more at the lake.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Guests will have access to 150 feet of private shoreline (including a private dock complete with a pier, ramp, and float) as well as plenty of paths for afternoon strolls.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
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Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The pillars of the massive pier have formed artificial vertical reefs underwater, and diving here almost feels like entering a science fiction world, with alien-like tree formations and coral growths blossoming out from the supports.
—Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
At its March meeting, board members approved to help pay no more than $50,000 for the project, which will build a boardwalk, event pavilion, pier and more at the lake.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Guests will have access to 150 feet of private shoreline (including a private dock complete with a pier, ramp, and float) as well as plenty of paths for afternoon strolls.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pier
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“Pier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pier. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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pier
noun1
: a support for a bridge
2
: a structure built out into the water for use as a landing place or walk or to protect or form a harbor
3
: an upright supporting part (as a pillar or buttress) of a building or structure
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