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bell tower

noun

: a tower that supports or shelters a bell

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The original bell remains in the bell tower, and the monastic light all swirls together to create a magical environment for nuptials (including Anya Taylor-Joy, who held her private ceremony here in 2022). Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025 Based on Alaïa Jade’s public reputation and the structural unsoundness of the bell tower, Smullen thinks an accidental death is likely. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025 Bruges’ historic city center is seen in the background, including the Belfry of Bruges — a medieval bell tower built around around 1240. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 Here’s a brief look at the historic bell tower. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025 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 30 Nov. 2025.

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