Pier: meaning, definitions and examples
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pier
[ pษชษr ]
structure
A platform supported on pillars or girders projecting out from the shore into a body of water, used as a landing stage for boats.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He stood at the end of the pier, watching the sunset over the ocean.
- The fishermen gathered on the pier to unload their catch.
jewelry
A piece of jewelry that is typically round or oval and worn on the ear.
Synonyms
ear pendant, ear stud, earring
Examples of usage
- She wore a beautiful pair of diamond stud earrings in each earlobe.
- He gave her a pearl and silver pier as a birthday gift.
Translations
Translations of the word "pier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cais
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Pier
๐ฎ๐ฉ dermaga
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััั
๐ต๐ฑ molo
๐ฏ๐ต ๆกๆฉ (sanbashi)
๐ซ๐ท jetรฉe
๐ช๐ธ muelle
๐น๐ท iskele
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋ (budu)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุตูู ุงูู ููุงุก (rasif almina)
๐จ๐ฟ molo
๐ธ๐ฐ mรณlo
๐จ๐ณ ็ ๅคด (mวtรณu)
๐ธ๐ฎ pomol
๐ฎ๐ธ bryggja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนะปะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ (navi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษrษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ muelle
Word origin
The word 'pier' originated from the Old French word 'piere', meaning a stone, especially one used in building. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages to refer to a structure projecting into the water, originally for loading and unloading ships. Over time, the word also came to be used in the context of jewelry, specifically earrings. The verb form of 'pier' developed from the concept of piercing through something with a sharp object. Today, 'pier' continues to be a commonly used word in both maritime and jewelry contexts.
See also: pie.