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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Dan Bekerman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Despite its supertall height of 380 m (1,246 ft), the tower will be just one apartment wide – or 22.5 m (73 ft).
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
The outfit was topped off with a towering headpiece with ornate embellishments and makeup that included white face paint and red lipstick.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
There are no mirrors allowed in Trump’s story world, where the towers may shine like the Emerald City, but the golden escalator never truly takes you beneath the surface.
—Dan Bekerman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Despite its supertall height of 380 m (1,246 ft), the tower will be just one apartment wide – or 22.5 m (73 ft).
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
The tiny town is tucked in Shenandoah Valley between towering mountain ranges—Blue Ridge in the east and Massanutten in the west.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
The outfit was topped off with a towering headpiece with ornate embellishments and makeup that included white face paint and red lipstick.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tower. Accessed 16 Nov. 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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