Synonyms for pier
pɪərpier

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1. pier, wharf, wharfage, docknoun

   a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

   Synonyms:
   loading dock, dockage, wharf, dock, bob, docking facility, wharfage, sorrel, sour grass, quayage, bobtail

2. piernoun

   (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)

   Synonyms:
   dock, wharfage, wharf

3. piernoun

   a support for two adjacent bridge spans

   Synonyms:
   dock, wharfage, wharf

Matched Categories

1. • Architecture
   • Platform
   • Support

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. piernoun

   Synonyms:
   wharf, dock, jetty, buttress

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1. List of paraphrases for "pier":

   piers, wharf, jetty, terminal, dock, terminals, ferry, quai, port, terminus, piero, bir, quay, wharves

Suggested Resources

1. PIER

   What does PIER stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the PIER acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

2. Pier

   Peer vs. Pier -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Peer and Pier.

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How to use pier in a sentence?

1. Oak Island:

   At the pier this time of year, I'm sure the beach was packed.

2. Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz:

   It is an estimate, but they (Casino Pier) are going to spend anywhere between $20 million and $40 million to rebuild. That includes construction and land.

3. Tyler Bourgoine:

   It was a great time... Everyone was working together and cleaning up one part of the reef or pier.

4. Susan Hough:

   I don't think that there is much doubt that there will eventually be damage to the pier and beam structures. There should be damage to the brick facades should it continue, and, of course, damage to the sheet rock and damage to the house, you are continuously waiting for the other shoe to drop. You're concerned that there is going to be another one.

5. Oak Island:

   At the pier this time of year I'm sure the beach was packed.