pier meaning
pier :
dock, wharf
noun
▪ The boat is tied to the pier.
▪ The boat is tied to the dock.
▪ We walked along the pier at sunset.
▪ We walked along the dock at sunset.
paraphrasing
▪ jetty – small pier
▪ quay – platform by water
▪ wharf – platform for loading
▪ marina – place for boats
Pronunciation
pier [pɪər]
The stress is on 'pier' and sounds like 'peer'.
Common phrases and grammar about pier
pier - Common meaning
noun
dock, wharf
Part of Speech Changes for "pier"
▪ pierside (adjective) – next to the pier
▪ pierhead (noun) – end of the pier
Common Expressions with "pier"
▪ fishing pier – pier for fishing
▪ wooden pier – pier made of wood
▪ pier construction – building of a pier
▪ pier maintenance – care of the pier
Important examples of pier in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, pier often refers to a place where boats are docked or loaded.
Example of a confusing word: peer (to look closely)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Pier is used as a noun and often appears in questions about transportation or travel.
pier
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
pleasure pier
'pier for fun activities', often used in tourism contexts.
pier pressure
a play on words with 'peer pressure', used humorously.
Differences between similar words and pier
pier
,
dock
differences
Pier is often a long structure for walking or docking, while dock is a general area for loading or unloading.
Words with the same origin as pier
The origin of pier
The word 'pier' has an uncertain etymology, possibly from the Old French 'pire'.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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