Pier/pɪr/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Public Access Piers are often public places for walking, fishing, or sightseeing. The town's public pier is crowded during the summer evenings. Pro Tip 2/3Entertainment Venue Some piers, especially pleasure piers, have rides, shops, and eateries. We enjoyed the arcade games at the pleasure pier. Pro Tip 3/3Fishing Spot Fishing piers are special areas where people can fish without a boat. He spent his morning fishing off the pier.