Tower of London

American  

[tou-er] / ˈtaʊ ər /

noun

1. a historic fortress in London, England: originally a royal palace, later a prison, now an arsenal and museum.

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Tower of London British  

noun

1. a fortress in the City of London, on the River Thames: begun 1078; later extended and used as a palace, the main state prison, and now as a museum containing the crown jewels

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Example Sentences

In medieval England they were kept in the Tower of London.

From BBC

There have also been protests by activists who fear the sprawling site in the historic former Royal Mint, next to the Tower of London, could be used to spy on and harass dissidents.

From Barron's

The site, opposite the Tower of London and once home to the Royal Mint, would be the biggest embassy any country has in Europe.

From BBC

Four people have been arrested after custard and apple crumble were flung at a display case containing part of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.

From BBC

His work has graced many notable buildings in the UK and beyond, from Windsor Castle and Westminster Abbey to the metalwork protecting the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.

From BBC