ivory tower

noun

: an impractical often escapist attitude marked by aloof lack of concern with or interest in practical matters or urgent problems

: a secluded place that affords the means of treating practical issues with an impractical often escapist attitude

especially : a place of learning

ivory-tower

ˈī-v(ə-)rē-ˈtau̇(-ə)r

adjective

ivory-towerish

ˈī-v(ə-)rē-ˈtau̇-(ə-)rish

adjective

Examples of ivory tower in a Sentence

The book was written by some college professor who's spent her entire professional life in an ivory tower.

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And soon she’ll be tucked away in an ivory tower with an immaculate, ceaseless view of the city — perhaps the cruelest of all fates at the end of The Penguin. —

Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024 Sucks to come down from the ivory tower for a little accountability, huh? —

Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024 Apple’s community has to wait until Tim Cook and his team step down from their ivory tower to join the rest of the world. —

Ewan Spence, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 In Latest Survey With Race Nearly Tied Northern Lights And Comet Tonight: These States May See Aurora Display Embrace Hands-On Leadership Marcus and Blank were clear in Built from Scratch: leaders should avoid retreating into an ivory tower. —

Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ivory tower