pier — A structure built out into water for people to walk on or for boats to dock
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A structure built out into water for people to walk on or for boats to dock
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɪr/
Example Sentences
- The seagull landed on the pier and immediately stole my sandwich - apparently it had pier pressure!
- Couples often walk hand in hand along the romantic pier at sunset.
- The cruise ship docked at pier number 7 for passenger boarding.
pier
NOUN[/pɪr/]
A structure built out into water for people to walk on or for boats to dock
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Pier derives from Middle English 'pere', which evolved from Latin 'petra' meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. The word originally referred to a stone structure or bridge, reflecting the material traditionally used in their construction.
Breakdown
petra (Latin: rock, stone) → pere (Middle English) → pier. The root petra refers to stone, the primary building material for these structures extending into water.
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📝Examples
“The seagull landed on the pier and immediately stole my sandwich - apparently it had pier pressure!”
“Couples often walk hand in hand along the romantic pier at sunset.”
“The cruise ship docked at pier number 7 for passenger boarding.”
“I dropped my phone off the pier, and now it's getting better reception underwater than I ever did!”
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