skyscraper

noun

sky·​scrap·​er ˈskī-ˌskrā-pər How to pronounce skyscraper (audio)
: a very tall building

Examples of skyscraper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Blue cabinetry with gold fixtures line the walls of the kitchen, which also offers direct views of the city’s surrounding skyscrapers. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024 Clockwork has 24 robots at iconic locations across the US, including skyscrapers like Rockefeller Center, universities like UC Berkeley, and multiple international airports. Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 The projections were intended to be seen on One Prudential Plaza (formerly the Prudential Building) and the Aon Center, which are two skyscrapers bordering the north end of the city’s Millennium Park. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2024 One of the best parts of visiting a city is getting out of it and finding pockets of nature among the skyscrapers and city streets. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skyscraper 

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Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skyscraper was in 1882

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“Skyscraper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyscraper. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.

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skyscraper

noun
sky·​scrap·​er ˈskī-ˌskrā-pər How to pronounce skyscraper (audio)
: a very tall building
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