Steeple: meaning, definitions and examples
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steeple
[ ˈstiːpəl ]
architecture
A tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church tower.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The steeple of the cathedral soared into the sky.
- The steeple could be seen from miles away.
religion
A tower or spire on a church, often with a bell.
Synonyms
bell tower, campanile
Examples of usage
- The church bells rang from the steeple.
- The steeple was a landmark in the town.
Translations
Translations of the word "steeple" in other languages:
🇵🇹 campanário
🇮🇳 मीनार
🇩🇪 Kirchturm
🇮🇩 menara gereja
🇺🇦 дзвіниця
🇵🇱 wieża kościelna
🇯🇵 尖塔 (sentou)
🇫🇷 clocher
🇪🇸 campanario
🇹🇷 çan kulesi
🇰🇷 첨탑 (cheomtap)
🇸🇦 برج الكنيسة
🇨🇿 kostelní věž
🇸🇰 kostolná veža
🇨🇳 尖顶 (jiāndǐng)
🇸🇮 cerkveni zvonik
🇮🇸 klukkuturn
🇰🇿 шірке мұнарасы
🇬🇪 ეკლესიის კოშკი
🇦🇿 kilsə qülləsi
🇲🇽 campanario
Word origin
The word 'steeple' originated from the Old English word 'stēpel', meaning a tower or spire. Steeples have been a prominent feature in architecture for centuries, especially in churches and cathedrals. They serve both practical and symbolic purposes, often housing bells and acting as a visual focal point. Steeples are also associated with spirituality and have become iconic symbols of religious buildings.