skyscraper

noun

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

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The star of the evening eventually showed to cheers, rocking a Space Age silver two piece suit, accessorized by skyscraper heels and a giant, untamed wig. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025 Vista also proposed building skyscrapers at 400 N. Morgan St. and 401 N. Morgan St. If completed, the development would be one of Chicago’s largest recent apartment projects, adding up to 1,450 units. Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025 Urban sky-gazers take a contemporary spin on this Neolithic astronomy concept by pinpointing days when the sun seems to rise or set between a canyon of skyscrapers. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 27 May 2025 Down in the basement, additional amenities include a wine vault and a 700-square-foot professional gym and yoga studio, while a landscaped rooftop terrace with skyscraper views crowns the townhouse. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 May 2025 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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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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