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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Samuel O’Neal 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
The foundation’s museum opened in 2004 and was originally located in the base of the control tower.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Flesher-Sonnier says Throw Social Miami stands out for the transformation of the space, including the towering (naturally) Tower Bar made of old shipping containers, which has been revamped and repainted in Throw Social tones of green and pink.
—Connie Ogle
february 6, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The tower is within walking distance of the new Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus, which is expected to start enrolling students during the fall semester.
—Samuel O’Neal 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
The foundation’s museum opened in 2004 and was originally located in the base of the control tower.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Four Seasons Resort Vail was built to impress, a towering structure of peaked roofs, floor-to-ceiling windows, and balconies that face the snowy slopes of Vail mountain.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Flesher-Sonnier says Throw Social Miami stands out for the transformation of the space, including the towering (naturally) Tower Bar made of old shipping containers, which has been revamped and repainted in Throw Social tones of green and pink.
—Connie Ogle
february 6, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tower. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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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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