Definition of Belfry

a bell tower attached to the top of a church or other building

Examples of Belfry in a sentence

The Hunchback of Notre Dame lived at the top of the belfry, preferring to be with bats and bells.  🔊

After climbing to the top of the monastery’s belfry, the monk rang the prayer bell twice.  🔊

A special bell is held in the belfry of the Big Ben Tower.  🔊

Because the tall bell tower hadn’t been used in so long, bats had completely taken over the belfry.  🔊

A problem with the upper tower meant that the bell in the belfry wouldn’t be used for church services for a few weeks.  🔊

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