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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Kirsten Acuna, People.com, 23 June 2025
His bone temple, and the centerpiece, a tower of skulls, serves as a tribute to the communal nature of life and stories.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025
During Dead & Company’s residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, the silhouette of the Wall appears once more, towering above the crowd, a flickering memory made mythic.
—Noah Eckstein, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
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Noun
Burton says their oldest, Gus, 15, an aspiring actor who now towers over his parents, showed up in a big way.
—Kirsten Acuna, People.com, 23 June 2025
His bone temple, and the centerpiece, a tower of skulls, serves as a tribute to the communal nature of life and stories.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Verb
Former top recruits Roderick Kearney, a stout (6-4, 307) redshirt sophomore able to play guard and center, and towering redshirt freshman tackle Fletcher Westphal (6-8, 336) will push for a spot in the rotation.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025
During Dead & Company’s residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, the silhouette of the Wall appears once more, towering above the crowd, a flickering memory made mythic.
—Noah Eckstein, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tower. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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