pier

CEFRB2

/pɪə/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A structure built out over water for boats or people.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.

Examples

  • All at once the ship left the pier.

  • We stood on the pier and watched as they embarked.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4

Also pronounced

  • /piɾ/
  • /pɪjə/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.

  2. A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.

  3. A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.

More examples

In context

  • Jim went fishing from the pier.

  • There is a gaming arcade on the pier.

  • Your boat is docked at the pier.

Quick test

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Origin

noun

Inherited from Middle English pere (“bridge pillar, breakwater”), from either Anglo-Norman pere (“stone”, from Latin petra) or Old French *piere (Old Northern French pire, from either Late Latin *petricus or pēra "satchel"); compare Medieval Latin pira.