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Eiffel

American  
[ahy-fuhl, e-fel] / ˈaɪ fəl, ɛˈfɛl /

noun

  1. Alexandre Gustave 1832–1923, French civil engineer and pioneer aerodynamic researcher.


Eiffel British  
/ ɛfɛl, ˈaɪfəl /

noun

  1. Alexandre Gustave (alɛksɑ̃drə ɡystav). 1832–1923, French engineer

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The same basic problem affects far larger structures, including the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge, which require extensive repainting to keep their protective coatings in good condition.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday after staff went on strike over female workers being removed for the visit of a Hindu religious group, workers and management said.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

"I restate the Eiffel Tower's commitment to republican values and to the equality of men and women."

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Maybe you’re sitting in London and decide you’d like to take one of those sightseeing boats on the Seine to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

One of the Eiffel Tower, the other the Brooklyn Bridge.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

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