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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CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
In June 2024, Bank of Sierra seized the tower through a foreclosure that placed a $4 million value on the building.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The Silverthorne castle is built by hand, using sprayed and dripped water to form towering blue pillars, tunnels, fountains, crawl spaces, and ice slides.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Leon Neal/Getty Images An identical image appeared at the foot of a tower in central London on Monday, but the graffiti artist did not post that version on his account.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
In June 2024, Bank of Sierra seized the tower through a foreclosure that placed a $4 million value on the building.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
The towering eight-foot-tall trumpeting wire angels, designed by sculptor Valerie Clarebout, made their debut in the Channel Gardens in 1955.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The Silverthorne castle is built by hand, using sprayed and dripped water to form towering blue pillars, tunnels, fountains, crawl spaces, and ice slides.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tower. Accessed 24 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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