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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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In 2010, Southern California Edison removed about 40 high-voltage transmission towers from Chino Hills State Park after years of public opposition.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The shoes stand tall on a towering heel measuring around four inches.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
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Noun
Shadows and light, inside Wallace Chan's Mythos exhibition Visitors encounter shifting perspectives of the sculptures while ascending the tower’s circular staircase.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In 2010, Southern California Edison removed about 40 high-voltage transmission towers from Chino Hills State Park after years of public opposition.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Verb
Over much of the past two decades in China, units that easily go beyond 1,000 square feet in the towering apartment blocks of exclusive districts sold out fast.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The shoes stand tall on a towering heel measuring around four inches.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tower. Accessed 20 May. 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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