Watchtower

Pronunciation: /ˈwɑtʃˈtaʊɝ/

Watchtower (noun)

  1. A tall tower where a person stands to watch for danger or important events.
  2. A tower in a fort or wall used for monitoring an area and sending warnings.

Examples

  • The guard climbed the watchtower to scan the road.
  • A watchtower helps the guard spot danger early.