high-rise
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high–rise

adjective \ˈhī-ˈrīz\

Definition of HIGH-RISE

1
: being multistory and equipped with elevators <high–rise apartments>
2
: of, relating to, or characterized by high-rise buildings
high–rise \ˈhī-ˌ\ noun

First Known Use of HIGH-RISE

1954

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