Towers: meaning, definitions and examples

Same as the first entry. Tall structures that can be used for various purposes.

• They climbed the observation towers to get a better view of the valley.
• The city is famous for its medieval towers, which are a major tourist attraction.

Extremely tall buildings commonly found in urban cityscapes, used for offices, residential purposes, or mixed use. Modern and often associated with business and progress.

• New York City is renowned for its impressive skyscrapers.
• The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest skyscraper in the world.

A tall, pointed structure on top of a building, particularly on churches or cathedrals. Adds an architectural highlight and often has a religious significance.

• The spire of the old cathedral could be seen from miles away.
• Gothic churches are known for their intricately designed spires.

Large, tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monuments with a pyramid-like shape at the top. Commonly used in ancient times, especially in Egypt, often as a monument or commemorative structure.

• The Washington Monument in D.C. is an example of a famous obelisk.
• Ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods and commemorate significant events.

Refers to tall, vertical structures or buildings that stand significantly higher than their surroundings. Commonly used in architectural contexts or when describing the physical landscape of a city.

• The city skyline is dominated by tall towers.
• New York is famous for its impressive towers.

Primarily used in the context of chess, where it refers to a piece that can move any number of squares along a row or column. Can also mean a type of bird, but this use is less common.

• He moved his rook to capture the bishop.
• A rook nested on the old oak tree.

When describing tall structures or buildings used for transmitting signals over large areas.

• The city is densely populated with communication towers.
• We climbed the observation towers for a better view.

Refers to having a strong and clear signal, often in the context of mobile or wireless communications.

• I need to move closer to the window to have good signal.
• My phone didn't have good signal in that basement.

Used to describe extensive and reliable signal reception in a particular area.

• This new service provider offers great coverage in rural areas.
• You can get great coverage in almost any part of the city.