watchtower
Translation
watchtower
Examples
The guard stood in the watchtower.
The guard stood in the watchtower.
From the watchtower, you can see for miles.
From the watchtower, you can see for miles.
Grammar Patterns
a/the watchtower a tower for watching The guard stood in the watchtower.
Similar Words
lookout tower, observation tower, guard tower
Etymology
A compound word from 'watch' (to look out) and 'tower'. Literally a tower for watching from.
Memory Tips
Picture a tall tower at a castle or prison used for looking out over the surrounding area.