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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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The west block would have the office and hotel towers, and the east block would have hotel and apartment towers, as well as a 400-seat entertainment venue.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
The vast archaeological zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is lined with multiple monuments including two towering pyramids.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Across the street, one of those towers across the street has doubled its occupancy over the last two years.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The west block would have the office and hotel towers, and the east block would have hotel and apartment towers, as well as a 400-seat entertainment venue.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
The towering pylon's entire facade lights up with colored LEDs that change according to the time of day, as well as the seasons.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
The vast archaeological zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is lined with multiple monuments including two towering pyramids.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tower. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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