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tower A tall, cylindrical structure that is often used to house a single person, such as a lighthouse or a radio tower. ■ "The mayor's new tower was so tall that it could be seen from miles away. Unfortunately, it also attracted a lot of unwanted attention, including pigeons and tourists who wanted to climb to the top for a better view."
castle A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. ■ The king lived in a grand castle with a moat surrounding it, where he could keep all his enemies at bay.; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a luxurious hotel or resort. ■ "I can't believe you expect me to pay $500 a night for a room at this castle-themed hotel!; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an imaginary or symbolic fortress. ■ "In his quest for power, the ambitious prince decided to conquer the castle of his enemies and claim it as his own."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a mythical creature's home. ■ "The dragon guarded its castle fiercely, breathing fire at any intruders."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a place of worship. ■ "The pope resided in the grand castle of Vatican City, where he conducted his religious duties."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an ancient fortress. ■ "The castle of Neuschwanstein was built in the 19th century by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a homage to composer Richard Wagner."
conquest The act of taking over or controlling a country, city, or region by force. ■ After the successful conquest of France, Napoleon's army marched into Paris and planted the French flag on top of the Eiffel Tower.
Icon An image or symbol representing something famous or respected. ■ "I have a picture of the Eiffel Tower on my desktop, it's an icon of Paris!"
lighthouse A tall tower that guides ships safely to shore by emitting a light. ■ Funny example usage: The lighthouse was so tall, it could be seen from miles away, even when there wasn't any sea in sight.
lookouts A person or thing that keeps watch, especially for danger. ■ "The lookout on the tallest tower had a great view of the city, but also had to endure countless hours of boredom as nothing ever happened."
photographed To capture an image with a camera, typically for preservation or documentation. ■ "I photographed the Eiffel Tower with my phone while on vacation in Paris."
Structure A plan or scheme for organizing something. ■ The structure of a Jenga tower is designed to be unstable, making it extremely challenging to build and even more challenging to keep from falling over.
transmitter A device used to send signals or messages from one place to another. ■ "The television transmitter in the tower broadcasts the channels to all the receivers in the city."
turret A tall, narrow tower with one or more openings at the top for shooting. ■ After a long day of work, John decided to head to his favorite tavern and shoot some pool in the turret.
abbey A large, old church or monastery that is also used as a residence for the clergy. ■ Did you hear about the time the abbey's bell tower caught fire and all the monks had to evacuate? They were really in a tizzy!
Mementos Memos are small, trinket-like objects that serve as a reminder of something important or meaningful. They can be anything from a photograph to a piece of jewelry, and are often given as gifts or kept as keepsakes. ■ "I have a memento from my trip to Paris - a tiny Eiffel Tower made out of chocolate! It reminds me of the delicious croissants I ate every morning."
Monument A large, impressive structure erected to commemorate someone or something important. ■ "The Eiffel Tower is a monument to human ingenuity and the triumph of science over nature. It's so tall that it can be seen from outer space, making it the perfect place to propose to your significant other."
Paris A city of love that is home to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and more croissants than you can shake a stick at. ■ "I fell in love with Paris the moment I saw the Seine flow under the Pont Alexandre III. It's like a dream come true!"
postcard A small piece of cardstock with a picture on one side and space for writing a message on the other. ■ "I sent my friend a postcard from Paris with a picture of the Eiffel Tower. I wrote, 'Look who's been seduced by the French accent!'"
Socket The place where a plug or device is inserted into an outlet to receive electricity. ■ John was so excited to get his new laptop that he plugged it into the wall socket without even looking at the instructions. A device used to hold an object in place or connect it to something else, such as a computer tower or printer. ■ "I'm having trouble with my computer. The socket for the hard drive keeps coming loose." "I'm sorry, I can't hear you. My phone is in my pocket and the socket is outlet is too far away."