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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Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The last people the astronauts will see before launch are the five members of the closeout crew who will leave the launch tower about 40 minutes before launch.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
From ancient canyon walls to towering monuments, these are the iconic destinations — both natural and man-made — that deserve a spot on your travel itinerary.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Similar to Jupiter's true superstorms, their activity lasted for months, but unlike true superstorms, their cloud towers only reached modest heights.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The last people the astronauts will see before launch are the five members of the closeout crew who will leave the launch tower about 40 minutes before launch.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
But for the third game in a row, the Red Storm prioritized 3-point shooting, this time in an effort to combat a towering Duke frontcourt headlined by the 6-9 Boozer and 6-11 Patrick Ngonga II.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
From ancient canyon walls to towering monuments, these are the iconic destinations — both natural and man-made — that deserve a spot on your travel itinerary.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tower. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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