noun
- the main towers of medieval castles, typically the strongest and most secure parts
Usage: historical; architecture
Examples
- The ancient castle’s donjons still stand after centuries of weathering.
- Medieval lords retreated to their donjons during sieges.
- The donjons were built with thick stone walls for maximum defense.
- Tourists can climb the spiral staircases inside the castle’s donjons.
- The donjons served as both fortifications and royal residences.
- Archaeological surveys revealed the foundations of several donjons.