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'pillar' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'pillar' with 5 example sentences.


pillar noun

: a fundamental principle or practice

: anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

: 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


  • A large pillar obstructs the view of the lake.
  • The pillars are bearing the weight of the roof.
  • Hope is the pillar of life.
  • Ignorance and fear, those are the two pillars of any religion.
  • He stood motionless, like a pillar of salt.
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