word
Pillar
PIH-lur
/ˈpɪlɜːr/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
pillar
Dictionary meaning
(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure.
Examples
- Science eroded the pillars of superstition.
- They are a pillar of the community.
Synonyms: column
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Pillar” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction