pylon
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pylon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tall steel or concrete tower used to support overhead power lines.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use pylon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Greek pulon, meaning "gateway."
Full origin of pylon →Frequently asked questions
What does “pylon” mean?
The word “pylon” means a tall steel or concrete tower used to support overhead power lines. In plain terms, most commonly refers to the tall towers that carry electricity cables across the countryside.
How do you pronounce “pylon”?
“Pylon” is pronounced PEYE-luhn (/ˈpaɪ.lɒn/ in IPA).
How do you use “pylon” in a sentence?
Here is “pylon” used in a sentence: “A row of electricity pylons crossed the field.”
What part of speech is “pylon”?
“Pylon” is a noun.
Where does the word “pylon” come from?
The word “pylon” comes from Greek. A learned borrowing from Greek pulon, meaning "gateway.".
How many meanings does “pylon” have?
“Pylon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tall steel or concrete tower used to support overhead power lines.