bell tower

noun

: a tower that supports or shelters a bell

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In Pisa, Italy, construction began on a bell tower whose engineering flaws have drawn international fame for more than 800 years. — USA Today, 28 July 2026 The historic town center boasts a 13th-century bell tower and municipal palace, cobbled streets, and shops selling local products. — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Located in the center of Napa Valley, along the famous Highway 29, its soaring bell tower and elegant stucco arch have long been a welcoming beacon for millions of visitors over the years. — Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bell tower

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bell tower was in 1596

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“Bell tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bell%20tower. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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