pier

/pɪə/noun

A platform on pillars that extends from the shore over the water, used for docking boats or walking out over the sea.

Example sentences

“We walked to the end of the pier to watch the fishing boats come in.”
“The ferry leaves from the end of the pier every hour.”

A homophone of 'peer', meaning an equal or to look closely. Seaside towns in Britain are famous for their piers.

Synonyms for pier

jetty
wharf
dock

Often confused with pier

pier vs peer

Related words

lighthouseA tall structure with a bright light at the top, built to guide ships and warn them of danger.coastlineThe outline or edge formed where the land meets the sea.peninsulaA stretch of land that extends out from the mainland and is surrounded by water on most sides.anchorA heavy device lowered from a ship to grip the bottom of the water and keep the vessel from drifting.embassyThe official building or office where an ambassador and staff represent their country in a foreign capital.sailboatA boat that moves through the water using a sail and the wind.