skyscraper

noun

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

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As skyscrapers towered over them, their cheers, chants and stomps wove through downtown Dallas. Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026 Light shows lit up bridges and skyscrapers as the fireworks went off and crowds clapped in rhythm to live pop music performances. Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 Light shows lit up bridges and skyscrapers as the fireworks went off and crowds clapped in rhythm to live pop music performances. ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026 Today the city’s casinos, banks, and skyscrapers include works by many top contemporary architects. Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skyscraper

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 20 Feb. 2026.

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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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