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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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The condo tower also opposed repairs to a fire escape deemed at risk of collapse, forcing the association to seek and obtain a court injunction to ensure the necessary repairs were completed.
—Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The property feels at one with the jungle, with dirt paths that feature towering greenery on all sides.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Using those newfound skills, the Creature returns to the ruins of the tower and reads letters that reveal the truth of its creation.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The condo tower also opposed repairs to a fire escape deemed at risk of collapse, forcing the association to seek and obtain a court injunction to ensure the necessary repairs were completed.
—Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Even Americans who have never watched a minute of C-SPAN, or get a little lost in the alphabet soup of other agencies, will probably never forget standing in Yosemite Valley and admiring a towering waterfall.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The property feels at one with the jungle, with dirt paths that feature towering greenery on all sides.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tower. Accessed 14 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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