C2nounurbanarts
US/spaɪr/
UK/spaɪə/
a tall, pointed structure on the top of a building, especially a church
In context
The twin spires of the cathedral rise above the rooftops of the old town.
From the boat, we could see the church spire long before we reached the village.
Glass towers with gleaming spires now dominate the city skyline.
Words that go with spire
noun + noun
- church spireThe church spire was damaged by lightning last year.
- cathedral spireThe cathedral spire is the tallest point in the town.
adjective + noun
- twin spiresThe twin spires of Phat Diem Cathedral can be seen for miles.
- soaring spireThe new tower ends in a soaring spire of steel.
- tall spireA tall spire rises from the middle of the old library.