Spire

/spaɪər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

The church's spire reached into the sky, making it visible from miles away.

A slender pointed part of something.

The mountain was crowned with a sharp spire of rock that was challenging to climb.

An elongated, pointed structure; a shoot or bud.

As spring approached, the garden was full of green spires emerging from the soil.

Middle English, from Old English 'spir' meaning a 'sprout' or 'shoot'.

spire of a church

Refers specifically to the characteristic focal point of many church buildings, often symbolizing reaching towards the heavens.

spire of ambition

Metaphorically refers to high aspirations or goals.

steeple

A tall structure on a church, usually with a spire.

summit

The highest point or top of something.

pinnacle

A high point or peak, often used in a figurative sense.

To reach the top or maximum point.

He really spired in his career after the promotion.

To elevate something greatly.

She spired the event with her amazing presentation.