Spire

Pronunciation: /spaɪər/

Definitions of spire

noun a tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building, typically a church tower

Example Sentences

A1 The spire of the church reached high into the sky.

A2 The spire of the castle was visible from miles away.

B1 The spire of the mosque was intricately designed with intricate patterns.

B2 The spire of the cathedral was a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.

C1 The spire of the skyscraper dominated the city skyline.

C2 The spire of the ancient temple was a symbol of spiritual significance.

Examples of spire in a Sentence

formal The spire of the cathedral reached high into the sky, a magnificent display of architectural beauty.

informal We could see the spire of the church from miles away.

slang That spire is like, totally lit, bro.

figurative Her ambition soared like a spire, reaching new heights with each accomplishment.

Grammatical Forms of spire

• past tense: spired
• plural: spires
• comparative: spirier
• superlative: spirest
• present tense: spires
• future tense: will spire
• perfect tense: have spired
• continuous tense: is spiring
• singular: spire
• positive degree: spire
• infinitive: to spire
• gerund: spiring
• participle: spiring

Origin and Evolution of spire

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'spire' originated from the Old English word 'spir' meaning a sprout or shoot.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'spire' evolved to refer to the pointed top of a tower or building, particularly in a religious context.