Simple Definition of tower

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tower

1 of 2

noun

plural towers
1
: a tall, narrow building or structure that may stand apart from or be attached to another building or structure
a bell/clock/radio tower
the church tower
a cell phone tower
2
: a tall piece of furniture used to store something
a CD/DVD tower
3
computers : a personal computer that stands in an upright position

tower

2 of 2

verb

towers; towered; towering
towers; towered; towering

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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/tower. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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