bell tower

noun

: a tower that supports or shelters a bell

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Last year, a proposal to place Dish Network antennas inside the bell tower of La Jolla Presbyterian Church was dropped following community opposition. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025 The imposing bell tower of the nearly 100-year-old school was still standing — but much of the Lake Avenue campus had been destroyed. Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025 There’s a picture-perfect terrace for afternoon aperitivo that overlooks rooftops, bell towers, and treetops. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025 Stroll along its narrow cobblestone streets and charming marina, often dubbed mini-Venice, or visit its 13th-century Saint Lawrence’s Cathedral—housing the Renaissance Chapel of St. John and a 140-step bell tower boasting 360-degree views over Trogir and the sparkling Adriatic coastline. Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bell tower

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bell tower was in 1596

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“Bell tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bell%20tower. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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