bell tower

noun

: a tower that supports or shelters a bell

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It’s known for its network of churches, bell towers and underground caves. Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 15 June 2026 When guests come to town, Winke tries to nab the one apartment that comes with a rooftop terrace and bell tower views. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 The finished product included a bell tower and a sod roof which never leaked. John Lauritsen, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Its brick exterior echoes the former powder magazines nearby, and it’s topped by a green metal roof and a 30-foot-high bell tower. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bell tower

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bell tower was in 1596

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“Bell tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bell%20tower. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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