watchtower

noun

watch·​tow·​er ˈwäch-ˌtau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce watchtower (audio)
ˈwȯch-
: a tower for a lookout

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The Apple Original Film from Skydance Media centers on two elite snipers, played by Taylor-Joy and Teller, who are stationed in watchtowers on opposite sides of a highly-classified gorge. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024 The Sun Tower's design is inspired by the area's ancient history of Sun worshipping, as well as the watchtowers that were long ago used to warn Chinese Emperors of possible seaborne attacks. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024 Climb the cabin’s scenic watchtower to scout for wildlife like ospreys, bald eagles, and deer, or catch more flora and fauna from the nearby hiking jaunts, including six-mile out-and-back Snoopers Rock Trail, roughly a 30-minute drive away. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024 The texts are paired with pictures of watchtowers and deer, having debuted at Paris’s Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature (Museum of Hunting and Nature)—a fitting venue for Calle, who has always loved the thrill of the chase. Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for watchtower 

Word History

First Known Use

1544, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of watchtower was in 1544

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“Watchtower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watchtower. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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watchtower

noun
watch·​tow·​er ˈwäch-ˌtau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce watchtower (audio)
ˈwȯch-
: a tower for a lookout

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