Spires: meaning, definitions and examples

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spires

[ spaɪərz ]

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architecture

The pointed, tapering structures on top of a building, especially a church or castle, often used for decoration or to support a roof.

Synonyms

pinnacles, steeples, towers

Examples of usage

The cathedral's spires reached towards the sky.
The spires of the castle were visible from miles away.

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botany

The slender, elongated part of a plant such as a fir tree, especially when forming part of the flower.

Synonyms

shoots, stalks, stems

Examples of usage

The spires of the fir tree added a touch of elegance to the garden.
The delicate spires of the foxglove swayed in the breeze.

Translations

Translations of the word "spires" in other languages:

🇵🇹 torres

🇮🇳 मीनारें

🇩🇪 Türme

🇮🇩 menara

🇺🇦 шпилі

🇵🇱 wieże

🇯🇵 尖塔

🇫🇷 flèches

🇪🇸 agujas

🇹🇷 kuleler

🇰🇷 첨탑

🇸🇦 أبراج

🇨🇿 věže

🇸🇰 veže

🇨🇳 尖顶

🇸🇮 stolpi

🇮🇸 turnar

🇰🇿 мұнаралар

🇬🇪 კოშკები

🇦🇿 qüllələr

🇲🇽 agujas

Word origin

The word 'spires' originates from the Old English word 'spir', meaning a stalk or blade of grass. Over time, it evolved to refer to the pointed structures on top of buildings. Spires have been a prominent feature in architecture for centuries, symbolizing height, elegance, and aspiration.

See also: conspire, perspire, transpire.