control tower
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of control tower
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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In audio from the control tower at the time of the crash, an air traffic controller can be heard urgently asking the truck to come to a stop.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
New York’s LaGuardia airport was closed Monday after a fatal runway collision, while a ground stop was issued at Newark Liberty International after a control tower was evacuated.
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026
The Fars news agency said US attacks targeted air defences, a naval base, airport control tower and a helicopter hangar.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Hollywood Burbank Airport’s air traffic control tower was temporarily unstaffed due to shortages earlier this month, with outgoing flights delayed an average of two hours and 31 minutes, and 12 flights were canceled.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025
On the roof of the control tower, below the twinkling stars, Roz was speaking with the geese.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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