noun
bier
beer
Bier (noun) means a stand or frame used to carry a coffin or a dead body. Example: “The mourners followed the bier through the church aisle.”
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A stand or frame used to carry a coffin or a dead body.
"The mourners followed the bier through the church aisle."
How to use bier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA frame or stand used to carry a coffin at a funeral.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "beer" — they sound identical but have completely unrelated meanings.
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Etymology
From Old English ber, "stretcher" or "bier," from a Germanic root meaning "to carry"— the same root that gave English the verb "bear."
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What does “bier” mean?
The word “bier” means a stand or frame used to carry a coffin or a dead body. In plain terms, a frame or stand used to carry a coffin at a funeral.
How do you pronounce “bier”?
“Bier” is pronounced beer (/bɪɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bier” in a sentence?
Here is “bier” used in a sentence: “The mourners followed the bier through the church aisle.”
What part of speech is “bier”?
“Bier” is a noun.
Where does the word “bier” come from?
The word “bier” comes from Old English. From Old English ber, "stretcher" or "bier," from a Germanic root meaning "to carry"— the same root that gave English the verb "bear.".
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