watchtower

noun

watch·​tow·​er ˈwäch-ˌtau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce watchtower (audio)
ˈwȯch-
: a tower for a lookout

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Its design is inspired by ancient Sun worship, as well as watchtowers that were once used to warn Chinese Emperors of seaborne attacks, and its curving form has been constructed from two layers of slanted concrete shells that echo the sound of the waves. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024 Under the glaring sun, people poured toward the notorious facility north of Damascus, as traffic stretched for miles and some left their cars to walk the last stretch uphill, past barbed wire fences and watchtowers. Clarissa Ward, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024 Located about two hours from Rio de Janeiro, the compound reportedly has 12 cannons and watchtowers guarding a Portuguese colonial–style villa equipped with a party room. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024 The Apple Original Film from Skydance Media centers on two elite snipers, played by Taylor-Joy and Teller, who are stationed in watchtowers on opposite sides of a highly-classified gorge. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for watchtower 

Word History

First Known Use

1544, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of watchtower was in 1544

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“Watchtower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watchtower. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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watchtower

noun
watch·​tow·​er ˈwäch-ˌtau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce watchtower (audio)
ˈwȯch-
: a tower for a lookout

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