Synonyms for

Piers

Verb / pɪrz / Another word for piers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a structure built out from the land over water, used as a landing place for ships and boats

Synonyms & similar words

pier wharf dock wharfage jetty dock wharf quay landing marina harbor mooring berth breakwater seawall embankment promenade boardwalk esplanade walkway causeway mole

Synonyms by register

Formal

wharf quay landing jetty

Informal

dock slip berth

Literary

promontory jutty

Antonyms

land shore inland ground continent

Common collocations

  • wooden piers
  • stone piers
  • fishing piers
  • long piers
  • walk along the piers
  • ships at the piers
  • boats tied to piers
  • public piers

Word family

noun pier
verb pierce

Usage note

While 'pier' and 'wharf' are often used interchangeably, a pier typically extends out into the water perpendicularly, whereas a wharf runs parallel to the shore.

Example sentences

  1. The pier was packed with people fishing and crabbing.
  2. We walked along the pier and watched the sunset.
  3. The cargo ship pulled up to the pier to unload its containers.
  4. The pier was badly damaged in the storm.
  5. The pier is a popular spot for tourists to take photos.

Quotes

  • The pier is a walkway out to the sea without the need to get wet. - Anthony T. Hincks
  • I love the smell of the ocean and walking on the pier. - Vanessa Hudgens
  • I love the sound of the ocean and the sound of the waves crashing against the pier. - Angie Stone

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