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

Housed in the Tower of London, the massive 106 carat stone is the star of Britain's crown jewels, adorning the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

She was crowned instead with Queen Mary's Crown, which was taken out of the Tower of London especially for the event.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 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

The government is expected to announce soon whether it will allow China to build a sprawling new embassy near the Tower of London, which is has triggered concern among residents and human rights advocates.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 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