bier

[baɪər]

bier Definition

• 1. a movable frame on which a coffin or a corpse is placed before burial or cremation
• 2. a stand on which a corpse, especially that of an important person, is placed before burial

Using bier: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bier" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The pallbearers carried the casket to the bier.

• Example

  The bier was draped with flowers and ribbons.

• Example

  The king's body lay in state on the bier for three days.

bier Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bier

• catafalque
• coffin stand
• corpse stand

Phrases with bier

• beer-bier

  a pun on the homophones 'beer' and 'bier', used humorously to refer to a beer wagon or cart

  Example

  The beer-bier rolled down the street, attracting thirsty revelers.

• bier cellar

  a place where beer is stored and aged, typically underground

  Example

  The brewery's bier cellar housed thousands of barrels of beer, each with its own unique flavor.

• biergarten

  an outdoor area where beer and other drinks are served, often accompanied by food and music

  Example

  The biergarten was packed with people enjoying the warm summer evening and the live music.

Origins of bier

from Old English 'bǣr', meaning 'a litter, bier'

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Summary: bier in Brief

'Bier' [baɪər] refers to a movable frame or stand on which a coffin or corpse is placed before burial or cremation. It is often used during funeral services, as in 'The king's body lay in state on the bier for three days.' 'Bier' can also be used in humorous phrases like 'beer-bier,' referring to a beer wagon, or in more casual contexts like 'biergarten,' an outdoor area where beer and food are served.