Campanile

Pronunciation: /ˌkæmpəˈniːli/

Definitions of campanile

noun a bell tower, especially one freestanding from a church or other building

Example Sentences

A1 The campanile is the tallest structure in the town.

A2 Visitors can climb to the top of the campanile for a great view of the city.

B1 The campanile's bells ring out across the square every hour.

B2 The intricate carvings on the campanile tell the history of the town.

C1 The restoration of the campanile required skilled craftsmen and a large budget.

C2 The campanile is a symbol of the city's rich architectural heritage.

Examples of campanile in a Sentence

formal The campanile of the cathedral stood tall against the clear blue sky.

informal Let's meet by the campanile in the town square.

slang That campanile is lit, we should take some cool pics there.

figurative Her laughter echoed through the room like the chimes of a campanile.

Grammatical Forms of campanile

• plural: campaniles
• comparative: more campanile
• superlative: most campanile
• present tense: campaniles
• future tense: will campanile
• perfect tense: have campaniled
• continuous tense: is campaniling
• singular: campanile
• positive degree: campanile
• infinitive: to campanile
• gerund: campaniling
• participle: campaniled

Origin and Evolution of campanile

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'campanile' originates from Italian, derived from the Latin word 'campana' meaning bell.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a freestanding bell tower, the term 'campanile' has evolved to also describe any tower-like structure, especially one attached to a church or cathedral.