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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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
For example, look at the Google Pixel 9 series, which features a camera bump that towers above the rest of the back.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2025
Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Despite recent Tommy John elbow surgery, the towering Painter pitched well in the Arizona Fall League to reclaim his prospect status.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Flights were delayed, diverted and held in long holding patterns across several states when a Californian air traffic control tower went dark for an hour due to an I.T. outage.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
For example, look at the Google Pixel 9 series, which features a camera bump that towers above the rest of the back.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
Any structure of that height would tower over the White House, which is 70 feet tall at its highest point, according to the White House Historical Association.
—Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Despite recent Tommy John elbow surgery, the towering Painter pitched well in the Arizona Fall League to reclaim his prospect status.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tower. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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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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