tower

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noun tow·er \ˈtau̇(-ə)r\

Definition of tower

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)
2 : a towering citadel : fortress
3 : one that provides support or protection : bulwark a tower of strength
4 : a personal computer case that stands in an upright position

play \ˈtau̇(-ə)rd\ adjective

play \ˈtau̇(-ə)r-ˌlīk\ adjective

a hill from which one can gaze upon the towers of that great and historic city

Middle English tour, tor, from Old English torr & Anglo-French tur, tour, both from Latin turris, from Greek tyrris, tyrsis

First Known Use: before 12th century

verb tow·er

intransitive verb
1 : to reach or rise to a great height
2 : to exhibit superior qualities : surpass her intellect towered over the others'

15th Century

15th century

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noun

: a tall, narrow building or structure that may stand apart from or be attached to another building or structure
: a tall piece of furniture used to store something
computers : a personal computer that stands in an upright position

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noun tow·er \ˈtau̇-ər\

: a building or structure that is higher than its length or width, is higher than most of what surrounds it, and may stand by itself or be attached to a larger structure