skyscraper
noun
sky·scrap·er
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Definition of skyscraper
: a very tall building
Examples of skyscraper in a Sentence
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The other is a battle for survival as a solitary human hurtles down a skyscraper of water, riding the boundary between life and death at mind bending speeds. — Don Riddell And Daniel Gallan, CNN, "Jurgen Klopp makes waves by welcoming surfer into Liverpool camp," 21 Aug. 2019 The skyscraper with its dramatic, undulating facade (a refreshing departure from the surrounding glass towers) offers 109 luxury condominiums with 21 different floor plans, ranging from studios and duplex lofts to two-bedrooms and penthouses. — Samantha Swenson, ELLE Decor, "An Apartment in This Dramatic Tower in Long Island City is Your Next Investment," 26 July 2019 Landers’ ability to standup to a skyscraper-sized showbiz ego like Cowell’s may have benefited from the musician’s prior TV experience. — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al.com, "Watch Alabama singer win over Simon Cowell," 27 June 2019 This balmy cosmopolitan port in the far south of the country has a subtropical climate, with skyscrapers that edge onto the beach—hence its nickname: the Miami of the Far East. — Andrea Whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, "Busan Is the Captivating New Destination on Cruises Through Asia," 25 June 2019 Vertical farming is taking off elsewhere, too: Europe's first commercial farm opened near Amsterdam last year, and Shanghai will next year start a 250-acre agricultural district with skyscrapers dedicated to growing fruit and vegetables. — Rabiya Jaffery, The Christian Science Monitor, "UAE tries vertical farming to produce food with little water," 10 May 2018 The video, which was also released Friday morning, opens with evening aerial views of a metropolis pocked with skyscrapers. — Johnny Diaz, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Ariana Grande releases new single 'No Tears Left To Cry'," 20 Apr. 2018 The video, which was also released Friday morning, opens with evening aerial views of a metropolis pocked with skyscrapers. — Johnny Diaz, El Sentinel, "Ariana Grande de Boca Ratón lanza nueva canción 'No Tears Left To Cry'," 20 Apr. 2018 The largest is here in Gurgaon, a fast-growing city outside New Delhi with a litany of Fortune 500 companies and a skyline filled with skyscrapers. — Maria Abi-habib And Eric Lipton, New York Times, "President or Luxury Towers: Either Way, Trump Is the Rage in India," 17 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'skyscraper.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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skyscraper
noun
English Language Learners Definition of skyscraper
: a very tall building in a city
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skyscraper
noun
sky·scrap·er
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Kids Definition of skyscraper
: a very tall building
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