Steeple

Sofia Cruz

Definition

Noun.

A tall structure usually having a small spire at the top and surmounting a church tower 

Pronunciation

IPA: ˈstiː.pəl 

Sample Sentences

"Wind ripped the breathe from my lungs. Steeples and skyscrapers and bridges tumbled in and out of my vision." (Percy Jackson, p. 212)

"He hurried into the street and looked back at the church, then up to the tall steeple which was faintly visible in the feathery flakes. " (Wright, Richard. THE OUTSIDER)

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Etymology

Middle English stepel, from Old English stēpel tower; akin to Old English stēap steep 

Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steeple 

Translations

Spanish: torre

Mandarin Chinese: 教堂尖塔

Arabic: برج الكنيسة

Korean: 뾰족탑

Polish: wieża