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'
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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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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
The hotel tower will be a standalone building connected to the casino complex.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2024
Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Like your own private sanctuary, the home itself is sequestered behind 20-foot hedges and sprinkled with an array of towering palm trees for the ultimate retreat.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 May 2024
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Noun
The attack was reported around 9 a.m., about 100 yards offshore from the main lifeguard tower at 17th Street, officials said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
The hotel tower will be a standalone building connected to the casino complex.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2024
Verb
There, towering limestone walls offer some of the toughest technical climbs in the world, and there are enough routes to keep a professional climber busy for a lifetime, Honnold said.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Like your own private sanctuary, the home itself is sequestered behind 20-foot hedges and sprinkled with an array of towering palm trees for the ultimate retreat.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 May 2024
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tower. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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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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