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

Four people have denied criminal damage after apple crumble and custard was thrown at the display case containing the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 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

Beijing meanwhile is pressing Downing Street to ensure planning approval is given for a new mega-embassy it wants to build near the Tower of London.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Witnessed at the Tower of London, 20 November, in the twelfth year of our reign.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White