Spire (Noun)
Meaning
A tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The gothic cathedral was capped by a soaring spire that pierced the sky and seemed to touch the heavens.
- At night, the city's skyline was dominated by the slender spire of the historic temple, which glowed like a beacon in the darkness.
- From the ground, the delicate stonework and intricate carvings that adorned the spire were barely visible, but from the air, they shone like a lacework.
- When lightning struck the church, it damaged the fragile stonework of the ancient spire, sending debris crashing to the ground below.
- Despite its modest proportions, the little chapel was elevated to prominence by its elegantly proportioned spire, which added a touch of whimsy to the sleepy village square.