tower

noun
UK: /ˈtaʊər/
US: /ˈtaʊər/

  1. A tall, narrow building or structure, often standing apart from others.

    1. The tower is very high. [ ] [ ]
    2. The castle has a tall tower overlooking the sea, offering scenic views. [ ] [ ]

  2. A strong, fortified building used as a prison or for defense.

    1. He was kept in the tower. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ancient tower served as a formidable defense against enemy attacks. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

soar castle loom rise fortress
tower intransitive-verb

  1. To rise high into the air; to be very tall.

    1. The tree will tower over the house soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The skyscraper towers above the other buildings in the city center. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be impressively or dauntingly superior.

    1. She towers above her classmates in math. [ ] [ ]
    2. His intellect towers over his peers, making him a valuable asset. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tower" in English means: A tall, narrow building or structure, often standing apart from others., A strong, fortified building used as a prison or for defense..

The phonetic transcription of "tower" is /ˈtaʊər/ in British English and /ˈtaʊər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tower": soar, castle, loom, rise, fortress.

Example usage of "tower": "The tower is very high.". More examples on the page.