Illustration of steeple
: a tall structure usually having a small spire at the top and surmounting a church tower
broadly
: a whole church tower
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Scream and drop a lantern if your steeple reveals itself to be haunted.
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Evan Allgood,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
The historical landmark was on fire for hours, with locals gawking as orange flames burst out of its steeple.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
After a massive fire engulfed a historic Brooklyn church, collapsing its steeple, the church is hoping to raise $2 million to rebuild and keep its congregation going in the meantime.
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Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Dramatic video shows the moment the steeple collapsed.
—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Evan Allgood,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
The historical landmark was on fire for hours, with locals gawking as orange flames burst out of its steeple.
—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
After a massive fire engulfed a historic Brooklyn church, collapsing its steeple, the church is hoping to raise $2 million to rebuild and keep its congregation going in the meantime.
—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Dramatic video shows the moment the steeple collapsed.
—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Steeple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steeple. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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