tower block
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tower block
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The seven firms each faced criticism in the final report of the inquiry into the June 2017 west London tower block fire, which claimed the lives of 72 people.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025
The fire in the west London tower block killed 72 people in 2017, the inquiry found all their deaths were avoidable.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025
Three children have demolished a tower block in a controlled explosion after winning a competition.
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024
Police Scotland said the decision to evacuate the tower block was taken as a precaution following the discovery of the suspect object.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024
It took a clobbering in the Blitz—I wasn’t there, thank God—and the replacement buildings and the tower block are a national disgrace.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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