Esplanade and Pier

Esplanade noun - A long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore.

Pier and esplanade are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pier" instead a noun "Esplanade".

Pier noun - A structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers.

Esplanade and pier are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Esplanade" instead a noun "Pier".