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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Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2025
NoDa delivers culture, live music and local flavor that will remind you of the creativity that Charlotte offers beyond its corporate towers.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
But the Reverend Franklin Graham, a towering eminence in that community, made a stirring introductory speech.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Noun
A week into the government shutdown, flight delays and cancellations started to climb as sick calls involving air traffic controllers left a number of airport towers and control facilities short or without enough staff to properly handle all flights.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2025
NoDa delivers culture, live music and local flavor that will remind you of the creativity that Charlotte offers beyond its corporate towers.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
Chicago is now home to a culinary holy grail, with Adalina Prime’s towering ceilings and curved wooden beams mirroring an actual cathedral.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
But the Reverend Franklin Graham, a towering eminence in that community, made a stirring introductory speech.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tower. Accessed 31 Dec. 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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