Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Alexandre Gustave Eiffel: A French civil engineer and architect, renowned for designing and overseeing the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. He was also instrumental in the structural engineering of the Statue of Liberty.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The Eiffel Tower was built by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World's Fair.
  • Alexandre Gustave Eiffel's engineering firm also contributed to the design of the internal structure for the Statue of Liberty.

Advanced Usage

• "Eiffel's legacy": Refers to the enduring impact and famous structures created by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel.
  • The city's skyline is forever marked by Eiffel's legacy.

Variants and Related Words

• Eiffel Tower (n): The iconic iron lattice tower in Paris, designed by Gustave Eiffel.
  • We visited the Eiffel Tower on our trip to France.

Synonyms

• Gustave Eiffel: The commonly used shortened form of his name.
• The Engineer of the Eiffel Tower: A descriptive synonym referencing his most famous work.

Noun

1. French engineer who constructed the Eiffel Tower (1832-1923)