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pier

[peer] / pɪər /


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On the west side, the street along the harbor is chockablock with venues catering to tourists and daytrippers come to enjoy the pier and small beaches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

You have the backdrop — the beach, palm trees, lots of traffic, people, the pier, restaurants, hotels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

On the day we met, as we strolled along Santa Monica pier in the sunshine, the spectre of war still loomed over him.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The pier was widely viewed as a failure: It repeatedly broke apart due to bad weather, was operational for only 20 days and cost $230 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

They could leave right now, return to the pier and outside, or go forward, deeper into the twisted circus.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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