/pɪə(r) ||; pɪr/noun[C] 1 a large wooden or metal structure that is built out into the sea from the land. Boats can stop at piers so that people or goods can be taken on or off. 码头（供船只上落客货的地方）
2 (in Britain) a large wooden or metal structure that is built out into the sea in holiday towns, where people can walk （英国）长堤，突堤，栈桥（建于海滨的度假城镇，形似码头，供人行走）