Eiffel Tower

American  

noun

1. a tower of skeletal iron construction in Paris, France: built for the exposition of 1889. 984 feet (300 meters) high.

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Eiffel Tower British  

noun

1. a tower in Paris: designed by A. G. Eiffel; erected for the 1889 Paris Exposition. Height: 300 m (984 ft), raised in 1959 to 321 m (1052 ft)

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Eiffel Tower Cultural  

1. An iron structure that dominates the skyline of Paris. When it was built in the nineteenth century, it was the tallest freestanding structure in the world.

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The Eiffel Tower, because of its distinctive shape, has become a symbol (see also symbol) of Paris.

Etymology

Origin of Eiffel Tower

Named after A. G. Eiffel, its engineer and principal designer

Example Sentences

Or if you’ve asked for off-the-beaten-path recommendations, it won’t propose visiting the Eiffel Tower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Dion made an emotional comeback at the 2024 Paris Olympics, singing Edith Piaf's classic Hymne à l'Amour from the Eiffel Tower.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

After a romantic ride through chic neighbourhoods, Castel got down on one knee as a violinist played with the twinkling Eiffel Tower in the background.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The rare sight of the French capital covered in snow drew residents and tourists out to ski down the slopes of Montmartre and along the Champs de Mars gardens below the Eiffel Tower.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Maybe dancing with a lady at the Eiffel Tower.

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt