What does belfry mean?
Belfry means (architecture) A tower or steeple typically containing bells, especially as part of a church..
Belfry
/ˈbɛlfɹi/ · noun
Meaning
(architecture) A tower or steeple typically containing bells, especially as part of a church..
Definitions by Sense
- (architecture) A tower or steeple typically containing bells, especially as part of a church.
- (architecture) A part of a large tower or steeple, specifically for containing bells.
- (dialectal) A shed.
- (obsolete) A movable tower used in sieges.
- (obsolete) An alarm-tower; a watchtower possibly containing an alarm-bell.
Example Sentences
“You know, this house does have a belfry filled with local bats. Maybe Laszlo went up there.” “Oh, so like my darling perverted husband, to sniff out the local bordello immediately upon arrival. [chuckles] Could you take me to the belfry?”
From the belfries far and near the funereal deathbell tolled unceasingly while all around the gloomy precincts rolled the ominous warning of a hundred muffled drums punctuated by the hollow booming of pieces of ordnance.
Synonyms for belfry
Antonyms for belfry
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Word Forms
- belfries
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for belfry?
Common synonyms include campanile.
What is the opposite of belfry?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use belfry in a sentence?
“You know, this house does have a belfry filled with local bats. Maybe Laszlo went up there.” “Oh, so like my darling perverted husband, to sniff out the local bordello immediately upon arrival. [chuckles] Could you take me to the belfry?”
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