Definition of Pier

a tall and long dock for boats or people that extends out several yards into a body of water

Examples of Pier in a sentence

Standing on the pier, the couple watched the surfers tackle the large waves as water crashed along the pier’s wooden posts.  🔊

While watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean, the noise from the people on the pier distracted the peaceful atmosphere.  🔊

Jumping off the pier into the ocean, the adrenaline junkie didn’t realize how shallow the water was.  🔊

The Smith family decided to enjoy their last vacation dinner at the expensive Ocean View Restaurant located on the pier.  🔊

Without a doubt, the best place to catch a fish was on the pier since you can walk further out into the ocean without getting into a boat or in the water.  🔊

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