PILLARS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PILLARS?

Need another word that means the same as “pillars”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “pillars” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Pillars” are: column, tower, mainstay

Pillars as a Noun

Definitions of "Pillars" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “pillars” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower.
• A fundamental principle or practice.
• A tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure.
• A prominent supporter.
• A vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument.
• (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure.

Synonyms of "Pillars" as a noun (3 Words)

column	Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower. The typical business report consists of columns and rows of numeric information.
mainstay	A person or thing on which something else is based or depends. Farming is the mainstay of the rural economy.
tower	A fortress or stronghold in the form of or including a tower. A titanic tower of garbage.

Usage Examples of "Pillars" as a noun

• He is a pillar of the community.
• A thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite.
• Science eroded the pillars of superstition.

Associations of "Pillars" (30 Words)

backbone	A central cohesive source of support and stability. The backbone is the part of a communication network that carries the heaviest traffic.
basis	The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained. The basis of this drink is orange juice.
behemoth	A huge or monstrous creature. Shoppers are now more loyal to their local shops than to faceless behemoths.
buttress	Reinforce with a buttress. The cathedral s massive buttresses.
carillon	A tune played on a carillon.
column	Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower. A column of 300 to 400 troops.
corinthian	A man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure.
forwarding	The act of sending on to another destination. The forwarding of mail to a new address is done automatically.
keystone	A central cohesive source of support and stability. Cooperation remains the keystone of the government s security policy.
leviathan	Monstrous sea creature symbolizing evil in the Old Testament. The great leviathans of the deep.
lighthouse	A tower or other structure containing a beacon light to warn or guide ships at sea.
marble	A marble sculpture. A couple of girls were playing marbles.
masonry	Freemasonry. Masonry nails.
mast	Any sturdy upright pole.
obelisk	A mountain tree or other natural object resembling an obelisk in shape.
pagoda	An ornamental imitation of a Hindu or Buddhist pagoda.
prop	A propeller that rotates to push against air. I propped the door with my foot.
pylon	A tower or post marking a path for light aircraft, cars, or other vehicles, especially in racing. Power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists.
sand	Smooth or polish with sandpaper or a mechanical sander. Mask off the area to be painted and sand it down.
sarcophagus	A stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions.
sculpt	Create or represent (something) by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques. Sculpt a swan out of a block of ice.
sculpture	Form or shape as if by sculpture especially with strong smooth curves. A bronze sculpture.
spire	A tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top. Spires of delphiniums.
stalactite	A tapering structure hanging like an icicle from the roof of a cave, formed of calcium salts deposited by dripping water.
stone	Kill by throwing stones at. The elevator dropped like a stone.
structure	Give a structure to. I need to structure my days.
support	Support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm. The new versions do not support the graphical user interface standard.
tower	Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower. A tower of dust rose above the horizon.
trestle	A supporting tower used to support a bridge.
turret	A self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation. A castle with fairy tale turrets.