Steeple (noun)

A tall tower, typically tapering, on a building, especially a church, and typically surmounted by a spire or cupola.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french estaple, from late latin stuppla, stuppulum, of germanic origin.

Examples:

1. The church's steeple was one of the tallest in the city.
2. The steeple was struck by lightning.
3. The steeple was the first thing people saw when they entered the city.
4. The steeple was the perfect place to watch the fireworks.
5. The steeple was home to the church's bells.