Definition of spired
1 : having a spire a spired church
2 : tapering usually to a sharp point spired cedars
Explore M-W
Examples of spired in a Sentence
the spired mountain peaks known as the Teton Range
Recent Examples of spired from the Web
-
On a broad parade ground not far from the Grand Palace, Thai masters are constructing a vision of heaven — an elegant, nine-spired funeral pyre for King Bhumibol Adulyadej that will send his soul into the afterlife later this year.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'spired.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of spired
1610
Learn More about spired
-
See words that rhyme with spired Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for spired
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up spired? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!