pillar

/pˈɪlɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a fundamental principle or practice
   “science eroded the pillars of superstition”
2. anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
   “the test tube held a column of white powder”
3. a prominent supporter
   “he is a pillar of the community”
4. a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)
5. (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

Synonyms for pillar

• column
• tower
• mainstay

Words that rhyme with pillar

• miller
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