noun

steeple

steeple, church tower

The church steeple could be seen for miles.

The church steeple could be seen for miles.

((a/the)) steeple a tall pointed tower on a church The church steeple could be seen for miles.

Synonyms: spire, tower

From Old English 'stepel' meaning 'high, lofty'.

Picture a 'steep' tower that is tall and pointed, often on a church.

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