Pier (noun)

1. A platform that projects from the shore into a body of water and is used as a landing place for boats, as a recreational area, or as a support for a bridge.
2. A structure extending from the land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, a recreational area or a support for a bridge.

Origin:

From old english pīr, from proto-germanic *pīraz, from proto-indo-european *pi- ("to stick").

Examples:

1. The pier was a popular spot for fishing and sightseeing.
2. They walked along the pier and watched the boats coming and going.
3. The ship docked at the pier and passengers disembarked.
4. The pier was damaged during the storm and had to be repaired.
5. The pier was an important hub for transportation and commerce.