Tower Block (Noun)
Meaning
Tower consisting of a multistoried building of offices or apartments; "`tower block' is the British term for `high-rise'".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The new tower block in the city center offers stunning views of the surrounding area from its rooftop garden.
- Many residents of the tower block have complained about the lack of parking spaces and narrow corridors.
- The city council has announced plans to renovate the old tower block and turn it into a luxury apartment complex.
- The tower block, which was built in the 1960s, has become a iconic landmark in the city's skyline.
- After the fire, the tower block was evacuated and the residents were relocated to a nearby hotel.