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

"This beautiful diamond is currently on display in the Tower of London," the party's home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf said in an X post.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

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 • Jan. 26, 2026

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 • Dec. 6, 2025

China bought the site of the proposed new embassy, at Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London, for £255m in 2018.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

So I collected books, museum brochures, and post-cards from all the places we studied in class, like the Tower of London and Anne’s attic.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers