1. a tall, four-sided stone pillar that tapers toward the top and ends in a pyramid

Examples

• The ancient Egyptian obelisk stood majestically in the center of the plaza.
• Tourists gathered around the granite obelisk to read the inscriptions.
• The Washington Monument is a famous obelisk in the nation’s capital.
• Several obelisks from Egypt were transported to museums around the world.
• The park featured a small obelisk commemorating local war veterans.
• Hieroglyphs covered all four sides of the towering obelisk.