skyscraper

noun

sky·​scrap·​er ˈskī-ˌskrā-pər 

: a very tall building

Examples of skyscraper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The city’s skyscraper projects have increasingly functioned as vertical country clubs, Fort Brescia pointed out. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

From the 22nd floor, guests can take in bird’s-eye views of the Chicago River, downtown skyscrapers and the rooftop’s famous multi-tiered triangular terrace, which has become a favorite among photographers. — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Caracas built sprawling road networks, a state-of-the-art subway system, and towering skyscrapers. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Construction has officially begun on New York City's most high-profile new supertall skyscraper. — Adam Williams july 20, New Atlas, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for skyscraper

• newspaper
• notepaper
• sandpaper
• wallpaper
• wastepaper
• caper
• paper
• raper
• scraper
• shaper
• taper
• vapor

Kids Definition

skyscraper

noun

sky·​scrap·​er ˈskī-ˌskrā-pər 

: a very tall building