tow·er
ˈtau̇(-ə)r 
1
: a building or structure typically higher than its diameter and high relative to its surroundings that may stand apart (such as a campanile) or be attached (such as a church belfry) to a larger structure and that may be fully walled in or of skeleton framework (such as an observation or transmission tower)
3
: one that provides support or protection : bulwark
a tower of strength
4
: a personal computer case that stands in an upright position
towered; towering; towers
1
: to reach or rise to a great height
2
: to exhibit superior qualities : surpass
her intellect towered over the others'
Examples of tower in a Sentence
Noun
a hill from which one can gaze upon the towers of that great and historic city
Verb
that actor's performance towered over all others in the film
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David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
In June 2022, the city selected Cook’s clients, Gershman Partners and Citimark, to replace the eastern wing of the historic food hall with an 11-story apartment tower, renovate a public plaza to the west, and convert the neighboring Gold Building from office space to apartments.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The deep green glass vessel, etched with vertical lines reminiscent of towering tree trunks, shifts from khaki to warm browns and golden yellows as the flame flickers, casting a hypnotic glow that’s as enchanting as its aroma.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Habeck explained that Cain is invested in One Beverly Hills in multiple ways, including owning the Beverly Hilton Hotel and the three Aman towers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
In June 2022, the city selected Cook’s clients, Gershman Partners and Citimark, to replace the eastern wing of the historic food hall with an 11-story apartment tower, renovate a public plaza to the west, and convert the neighboring Gold Building from office space to apartments.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Green Bay Packers towered over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday with a 27-18 win, and that wasn't the only news that came out from Packers' camp.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The deep green glass vessel, etched with vertical lines reminiscent of towering tree trunks, shifts from khaki to warm browns and golden yellows as the flame flickers, casting a hypnotic glow that’s as enchanting as its aroma.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tower. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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tower
1 of 2 noun
tow·er
ˈtau̇(-ə)r
1
: a tall narrow building or structure that may stand by itself or be attached to a larger structure
2
tower
2 of 2 verb
: to reach or rise to a great height
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