Definition
a (church) spire: the tallest, thinnest part of a building (especially a church)
Oxford is called "the city of dreaming spires" because of its many beautiful church and college spires!
- "The city of dreaming spires... Sometimes I really miss it... Anyway, can I get you a coffee?"
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