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Spire

Noun / 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

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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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