Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
belfries
noun
/ˈbɛlfriz/
Definition
Towers or spaces in a building that house bells, typically found in church steeples or bell towers.
Examples
- The old church had two belfries, each with a beautiful sounding bell.
- Many towns have belfries that chime at the hour.
- During the festival, the belfries were decorated with lights.
Meaning
Belfries are structures designed to hold bells, often used in churches or public buildings to signal time or call people to events.
Synonyms
- bell tower
- campanile
- clock tower
