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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The video revealed snapshots of Jayce, now 20, laughing with the cast, walking to the pier and sharing inside jokes that fans recognized instantly.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Since Carlson’s death, the community and city have honored his legacy in many ways, including with a statue that stands looking out toward the water and dedicating the lifeguard headquarters at the pier in his name.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
The city is proposing two projects in Ocean Beach, one at the pier and one at Dog Beach.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Since Carlson’s death, the community and city have honored his legacy in many ways, including with a statue that stands looking out toward the water and dedicating the lifeguard headquarters at the pier in his name.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
The city is proposing two projects in Ocean Beach, one at the pier and one at Dog Beach.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Pier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pier. Accessed 23 Sep. 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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