SINCE 1828
high-rise
adjective
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Definition of high-rise
1
: being multistory and equipped with elevators
high-rise apartments
2
: of, relating to, or characterized by high-rise buildings
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high-rise
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high-rise
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of high-rise
of a building
: very tall : having many floors or stories
: made up of high-rise buildings
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high-rise
adjective
\ ˈhī-ˈrīz\
Kids Definition of high-rise
: having many stories
a high-rise building
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