spire
Spire (noun) means a tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower. Example: “The cathedral's spire could be seen for miles.”
How to use spire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe tall pointed top of a building, especially a church.
Word forms
spired past tense, spired past tense, spires plural, spires plural, spires singular, spires singular
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The cathedral's _____ could be seen for miles.
Etymology
From Old English spīr, meaning a sharp point, tip, or plant stalk.
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What does “spire” mean?
The word “spire” means a tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower. In plain terms, the tall pointed top of a building, especially a church.
How do you pronounce “spire”?
“Spire” is pronounced speye-uh (/ˈspaɪ.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “spire” in a sentence?
Here is “spire” used in a sentence: “The cathedral's spire could be seen for miles.”
What part of speech is “spire”?
“Spire” is a noun.
Where does the word “spire” come from?
The word “spire” comes from Old English. From Old English spīr, meaning a sharp point, tip, or plant stalk.
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