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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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"Of all the projects I've been able to put together, this is undoubtedly the most complex," said Canitrot, who previously staged shows at France's Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

JR has used it often, as a massive-scale magical deception to make the Louvre Pyramid “disappear” into the old Louvre, and opening up an imaginary subterranean world below the Eiffel Tower.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2026

However, many of these proposed sites plan to use over 1 million square feet, which could fit a few Eiffel towers or roughly 50 Boeing 737 jets.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2026

Authorities made security assurances on Sunday before a parade including the players on the Champs-de-Mars in front of the Eiffel Tower that was expected to draw tens of thousands of people.

From Barron's May 31, 2026

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

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

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