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Definition of clocktower

clocktower

/ˈklɑːkˌtaʊ.ɚ/
clock · tow · er
Plural:clocktowers
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• noun

1

A tall, narrow tower specifically built or equipped with one or more large clock faces near the top, either standing as a freestanding monument or forming part of a church, town hall, or civic building.

Example

"The historic clocktower in the center of the town square chimes on the hour throughout the day."

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• Nearby Words

clocklike
clockmaker
clockmaking
clocktower
clockvine
clockwatcher
clockwatching

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clocktower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clocktower
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