Pylon Definition

pīlŏn
pylons
noun
pylons
A movable, brightly colored cone or shaft of rubber that is used to signal something to be avoided, such as a hazard or work zone on a roadway.
American Heritage
A gateway.
Webster's New World
Any slender, towering structure flanking an entranceway, supporting electric lines, marking a course for aircraft, etc.
Webster's New World
A tower marking a turning point in a race among aircraft.
American Heritage
Any of the foam-rubber markers positioned upright at each corner of the end zone.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Pylon

Noun

Singular:
pylon
Plural:
pylons

Origin of Pylon

  • Greek pulōn gateway from pulē gate

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Ancient Greek πυλών (pulōn).

    From Wiktionary

Pylon Sentence Examples

  • How many people are aware tho, that on the outskirts of Rochdale is a veritable Mecca for pylon enthusiasts?

  • In Denderah we have an example of the second group, in which the massive pylon is omitted.

  • In the meantime a new type of steel pylon is being erected from the power station to a point near Sheffield.

  • Unfortunately, some joker has decided that it would be a good idea to plant a shrubbery at the base of the pylon.

  • The reason is that the temple had been totally submerged under the desert except for the very top of the pylon entrance.

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Words Starting With

PPYPYL

Words Ending With

NONLON

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Words Starting With P and Ending With N

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5 Letter Words5 Letter Words Starting With P5 Letter Words Ending With N