Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
belfry
noun
/ˈbɛlfri/
Definition
A bell tower, especially one that is part of a church or other large building.
Examples
- The old church’s belfry rings every hour, signaling the time to the villagers.
- In the distance, we could hear the belfry tolling as the sun began to set.
- She climbed the rickety stairs to the belfry to get a better view of the town.
Meaning
The term ‘belfry’ refers to a structure designed to house one or more bells, commonly found in churches, clock towers, or standalone towers.
Synonyms
- bell tower
- campanile
- steeple
