Definition of Obelisk

a 4-sided rectangular shaped column that comes to a triangular point at the top

Examples of Obelisk in a sentence

While touring Washington D.C. for the first time in my life, I identified the tall obelisk as the Washington Monument.  🔊

One of the twin boys crafted a 3-D sword resembling an obelisk whereas the other twin’s sword was curved and less pointy at the top.  🔊

Many memorials are shaped as an obelisk because their tall structure appears sturdy and powerful.  🔊

Following the architect’s plans for the memorial, the foreman yelled up to his crew to construct the pyramid of the obelisk.  🔊

While on vacation, the young boy stood next to the monument and pointed up to the sharp top of the tall obelisk.  🔊

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