Belfry

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛlˌfri/

Definitions of belfry

noun a bell tower or steeple housing bells, especially one that is part of a church

Example Sentences

A1 The belfry of the church rang out loud and clear.

A2 The old belfry stood tall against the blue sky.

B1 Visitors can climb to the top of the belfry for a panoramic view of the city.

B2 The historic belfry is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

C1 The intricate carvings on the belfry's exterior are a marvel of craftsmanship.

C2 The belfry's bells have been chiming for centuries, marking the passage of time in the town.

Examples of belfry in a Sentence

formal The church's belfry housed a set of ancient bells.

informal We climbed to the top of the belfry to get a great view of the town.

slang Let's meet at the belfry after school to hang out.

figurative The idea of going back to that job felt like a trip to the belfry.

Grammatical Forms of belfry

• past tense: belfried
• plural: belfries
• comparative: more belfry
• superlative: most belfry
• present tense: belfries
• future tense: will belfry
• perfect tense: have belfried
• continuous tense: is belfrying
• singular: belfry
• positive degree: belfry
• infinitive: to belfry
• gerund: belfrying
• participle: belfrying

Origin and Evolution of belfry

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Middle High German

Story behind the word: The word 'belfry' originated from the Old French word 'berfrei' which came from the Middle High German word 'berchvrit' meaning 'siege tower'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'belfry' shifted from a siege tower to a structure housing bells in a church or tower.