steeple
Translation
steeple, spire
Examples
The church has a tall, white steeple.
The church has a tall, white steeple.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) steeple a tall pointed tower on a church The church has a tall, white steeple.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spire, belfry, bell tower
Etymology
From Old English 'stepel' meaning 'high, lofty', related to the word 'steep'.
Memory Tips
Picture a very STEEP tower on a church, pointing to the sky.