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Definition of watchtower

watchtower

/ˈwɑːtʃˌtaʊ.ɚ/
watch · tow · er
Plural:watchtowers
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watchtower Lexical Profile

watchtower Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A high tower or elevated structure built to provide a wide view of the surrounding area, used by guards or observers to watch for approaching danger, fires, or unauthorized entry.

Example

"From the wooden watchtower on the ridge, forestry rangers could spot smoke rising miles away across the valley."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'watch' (from Old English 'wæcce', meaning a state of keeping vigil) and 'tower' (from Old French 'tor', ultimately from Latin 'turris').

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