Pier

Pronunciation: /pɪər/

Definitions of pier

noun a structure extending into the water from a shore for docking boats or ships

Example Sentences

A1 The children walked along the pier and watched the boats.

A2 I sat on the pier and enjoyed the peaceful sound of the waves.

B1 The pier was crowded with tourists taking photos of the sunset.

B2 The old pier has been restored and now serves as a popular fishing spot.

C1 The pier jutted out into the ocean, offering stunning views of the coastline.

C2 The pier's intricate design and architecture made it a popular landmark for visitors.

Examples of pier in a Sentence

formal The ferry departed from the pier at exactly 10:00 AM.

informal Let's meet at the pier for a fun day out.

slang I heard there's a sick party happening at the pier tonight.

figurative The pier of knowledge extends further with each book you read.

Grammatical Forms of pier

• past tense: piered
• plural: piers
• comparative: more pier
• superlative: most pier
• present tense: pier
• future tense: will pier
• perfect tense: have piered
• continuous tense: am piering
• singular: pier
• positive degree: pier
• infinitive: to pier
• gerund: piering
• participle: piered

Origin and Evolution of pier

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'pier' originated from the Old English word 'pyrg', which was derived from the Latin word 'pyrgus' meaning tower or fortress.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a structure extending into a body of water for docking ships, the meaning of 'pier' has evolved to include various types of structures built over water, such as fishing piers and pleasure piers.