How to Use pier in a Sentence

pier

noun
  • Miller was among a half-dozen anglers gathered about 7 p.m. Wednesday on the pier.
    Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022
  • Several boat tours depart from this pier at various hours.
    Vicki Salemi, Chron, 20 Aug. 2022
  • There's access to some of the best local snorkeling right in the house reef accessed from one of the island's piers on the beach club side.
    Andrew Sessa, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
  • On Google Maps, it can still be seen moored at a pier in the Mount Kumgang area, rusting away.
    Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022
  • All the people on the pier, aboard the two naval ships, and on a nearby Coast Guard fire barge were killed instantly.
    Matthew F. Delmont, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Aug. 2022
  • The Combs–Hehl Bridge, with its single pier, is also a cantilever design.
    The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Backers hope the revival of restaurant service on the pier will fuel other concessions such as boat and kayak rentals and sunset cruises.
    al, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Officials published a photo Sunday of scores of people crowded on a pier near the animal.
    Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022
  • On Saturdays a bustling farmers’ market occupies a pier next to the yacht berth, drawing villagers from all over the region.
    Tom Downey, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Admission is $3, which includes sightseeing from the Gulf State Park pier.
    Lawrence Specker | Lspecker@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022
  • From a historic district to a world-class waterpark to a popular pier with activities galore, there’s no shortage of fun things to do and explore.
    Vicki Salemi, Chron, 20 Aug. 2022
  • Its unique position on the second storey of the ferry terminal offers an incredibly unique vantage point of the ferries sailing in and out of the pier.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
  • The first flick showed the three of them on a small pier above the ocean.
    Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
  • The show is along the beach from Newland Street to the pier.
    Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2022
  • After the collapse, many of those on the pier were able to swim back to shore.
    John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Make sure to stroll down the pier and enjoy the lakefront vista.
    John Pana, cleveland, 5 Sep. 2023
  • On top of that, the pier offers picturesque views of Luss.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 June 2023
  • There could be some parties at the pier if the team keeps winning.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The pier helps give the waves more structure, Mike explained.
    Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
  • Enjoy a bike ride along the pier before taking a swim in the ocean.
    Nina Derwin, ELLE Decor, 25 May 2023
  • In episode 3 of season 1, Belly and Taylor take a walk along the beach near the pier.
    Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 10 May 2023
  • The incoming swell could be strong enough to cause new damage to the pier.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Tours of the ship are self-guided; there is a museum on the pier.
    David Brown, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2022
  • If there was a floating field goal post on the pier the ball would have been right down the middle.
    Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The welcome party was then held at the private pier on the resort.
    Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Meanwhile, the ship faces eviction from the pier in Philly amid a rent dispute.
    Brittany Murray/medianews Group/long Beach Press-Telegram Via Getty Images, Curbed, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Though the pier is closed, the restaurant and rental cottages remain open, Wang said.
    Giuseppe Ricapito, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Parking is also available at the pier with a short stroll south on the beach trail.
    Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 19 Sep. 2024
  • David Wenger was on the pier when a pipe section swung loose and knocked him into the water.
    David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Large crowds have come to watch the mammals lie in the sun, while others have tuned into the pier’s live stream.
    Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2024

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