belfry meaning

UK US /ˈbɛlfri/ 2 syllables

belfry (noun): a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building.

belfry has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

belfry as a noun

  1. a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building

    Synonyms: campanile

    Type of: bell tower

    Kinds: Leaning Tower

  2. a room (often at the top of a tower) where bells are hung

    Type of: room

How to pronounce belfry

belfry is pronounced /ˈbɛlfri/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with BE · words ending in RY · 6-letter words

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