Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A telecommunications and observation tower in Toronto, Canada: The CN Tower is a prominent landmark and communications tower, standing at a height of 553.3 meters (1,815 feet). It was the world's tallest free-standing structure for over three decades.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The CN Tower dominates the Toronto skyline.
  • We visited the CN Tower to see the view from the observation deck.
  • The CN Tower is an iconic symbol of Canada.

Advanced Usage

• "to scale the CN Tower": To climb the stairs of the CN Tower, often for a charity event.
  • Thousands of people participate annually to scale the CN Tower for United Way.

Variants and Related Words

• CN Tower EdgeWalk (noun): A thrilling attraction where participants walk hands-free on a 1.5-meter wide ledge encircling the top of the Tower's main pod.
  • The CN Tower EdgeWalk is not for the faint of heart.

Synonyms

• Landmark: A prominent or conspicuous object in a landscape.
• Telecommunications tower: A tall structure designed to support antennas for telecommunications.

Related Phrases

• "Toronto's CN Tower": A common phrasing to specify the tower's location.
  • Toronto's CN Tower is a major tourist destination.

Noun

1. a tower in Toronto; 1815 feet tall for broadcasting widely