Synonyms for

Spire

Verb / spaɪr / Another word for spire — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building, typically a church tower.

Synonyms & similar words

steeple steeple turret minaret tower obelisk column monument pinnacle peak summit crest apex top acme zenith vertex crown head tip point

Example sentences

  1. The spire of the castle was destroyed in the battle.
  2. The spire of the church was struck by lightning.
  3. The spire of the building was a landmark in the city.
  4. The spire of the mosque was decorated with intricate designs.
  5. The spire of the monument was visible from miles away.

Quotes

  • "I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in." - George Washington Carver
  • "The spires of Oxford sae high and fair, The town around so green and bare" - Matthew Arnold
  • "The spires of Notre Dame rose into the blue sky above the city, like the prayers of a thousand souls." - Victor Hugo

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