steeple
IPA: stˈipʌɫ
noun
- A tall tower, often on a church, normally topped with a spire.
- A spire.
- (historical) A high headdress of the 14th century.
- A hamlet in Steeple with Tyneham parish, Dorset, England, previously in Purbeck district (OS grid ref SY9181).
- A village and civil parish in Maldon district, Essex, England (OS grid ref TL9303).
verb
- (transitive) To form something into the shape of a steeple.
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Examples of "steeple" in Sentences
- The old church had a towering steeple that could be seen from miles away
- The storm knocked the steeple off the church, causing extensive damage
- The steeple bells rang out on Sunday morning, calling the townspeople to worship
- The steeple was adorned with intricate carvings and a shining golden cross
- The steeple served as a landmark for travelers passing through the small village
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