tower 1 of 2

noun

ˈtau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce tower (audio)
Definition of towernext
as in cathedral
a large, magnificent, or massive building a hill from which one can gaze upon the towers of that great and historic city

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

tower

2 of 2

verb

as in to climb

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tower
Noun
The trio of high-rise towers was intended to house luxury condominiums, apartments, a five-star Park Hyatt hotel and an indoor mall that would include deluxe shops and restaurants. — Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Besides the twin Marriott properties, another residential tower anchors the station. — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
But the higher volumes required technical advances, including a retractable 25-foot-long keel, a hybrid power-management system, and a towering 221-foot main mast and 199-foot mizzen to handle enormous sail areas. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 Promotional videos on the company's website show pairs of people stepping off the edges of towering cliffs and briefly plummeting before their parachutes open. — CBS News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tower
  1. cathedral
  2. climb
  3. edifice
  4. ascend
  5. palace
  6. mount
  7. structure
  8. lift
Noun
  • Located just steps from Reims' majestic cathedral, his restaurant has earned two Michelin stars while establishing relationships with many of the region's most respected champagne producers.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Restaurants and hotels there are much cheaper, there are regular ferries to places such as the town of Amalfi, and the city has attractions of its own, including a lively seaside promenade and an old town with an impressive medieval cathedral.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 19 July 2026
Definition of cathedral
Verb
  • Temperatures and humidity begin climbing Friday before summer heat returns in full force Saturday, when highs reach around 90 degrees under a mix of sun and clouds.
    — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Summer electric bills climb fastest when your air conditioner fights the sun.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of climb
Noun
  • Built in 1829 as a seminary, the Colonial-style edifice went on to become a country club, then faculty housing for nearby Bennington College, and later a private home, remaining in the same family’s care for some six decades.
    — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
  • In a provocation to the Forest Service officers monitoring the blockade, the slightest nudging threatened to send the edifice crashing to the ground and Tubbs to his maiming or death.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of edifice
Verb
  • On a relatively short runway, the plane roared to life and gradually ascended to about 1,000 feet.
    — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • And in all the Alpe d’Huez hype, it shouldn’t be overlooked that Evenepoel is now one of just five men to ascend the Alpe in under 38 minutes.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of ascend
Noun
  • Gregory Scharpen’s soundscapes are particularly nuanced in a dungeon scene and with rioters outside the palace walls.
    — Charles Lewis III, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
  • Martín said more evacuations could be coming and that the priority now was to protect the town of San Lorenzo, the home of the Escorial, Philip II’s 16th century royal palace and monastery.
    — Caroline Blumberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of palace
Verb
  • The nearly two-decade-old case has resurfaced as Patty mounts a Republican campaign for Missouri’s 5th Congressional District, which includes Kansas City.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • At the rear, bullet-style LED indicators double as brake and tail lights, allowing a logoed blanking plate to clean up the tail section where a central tail lamp normally mounts.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 July 2026
Definition of mount
Noun
  • The civic center complex that grew into Seattle Center included core structures erected for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, including the Coliseum, the Seattle Center Monorail and the Space Needle.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 July 2026
  • Calm gets easier when your day has a structure that respects you.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
Definition of structure
Verb
  • Zidane will be counted on to lift the organization’s spirits after the national team, which was widely regarded as one of the favorites to win the title in North America, was bounced from the tournament by eventual winner Spain in the semifinals.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Investors noticed, sending the stock up around 7% and lifting other quantum companies like IonQ and Rigetti along with it.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of lift

Phrases Containing tower

Browse Nearby Words

towels
tower
towered
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tower. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on tower

Nglish: Translation of tower for Spanish Speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about tower

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Your vs. You're: How to Use Them Correctly
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

The Words of the Week - Jul. 31

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
asap street sign
Figure Out These Acronyms ASAP You don't have to be a NASA engineer to get these...
See All