belfry

• Substantiv, das einen Glockenturm bezeichnet, oft freistehend oder nicht direkt an ein Gebäude angrenzend, oder den Raum, meist oben in einem Turm, in dem die Glocken aufgehängt sind.

A noun referring to a bell tower, often standing alone or unattached to a building, or a room, typically at the top of a tower, where bells are hung.

1. Bell towerB2formal

   A tower, often standing alone and not attached to a building, that houses bells.

   Glockenturm

   • The old church had a tall belfry that could be seen from miles away.
   • The belfry stood in the center of the village square.
   • Bats often roost in the abandoned belfry.

   Synonymecampanile

2. Bell chamberB2formal

   A room, typically at the top of a tower, where bells are hung and rung.

   Glockenstube

   • The guide took us up the narrow stairs to the belfry.
   • The belfry contained three large bronze bells.
   • From the belfry, you could see the entire town.