skyscraper
Skyscraper (noun) means a very tall multi-storey building. Example: “The city's skyline is dominated by gleaming glass skyscrapers.”
How to use skyscraper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very tall building, usually in a city centre.
Word forms
skyscrapers plural
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The city's skyline is dominated by gleaming glass _____.
Etymology
A compound of "sky" and "scraper", first used for tall steel-framed buildings in American cities like New York and Chicago during the 1880s.
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What does “skyscraper” mean?
The word “skyscraper” means a very tall multi-storey building. In plain terms, a very tall building, usually in a city centre.
How do you pronounce “skyscraper”?
“Skyscraper” is pronounced SKEYE-skrayp-uh (/ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “skyscraper” in a sentence?
Here is “skyscraper” used in a sentence: “The city's skyline is dominated by gleaming glass skyscrapers.”
What is the opposite of “skyscraper”?
The opposite of “skyscraper” — its antonyms — are earthscraper and groundscraper.
What part of speech is “skyscraper”?
“Skyscraper” is a noun.
Where does the word “skyscraper” come from?
The word “skyscraper” dates back to around 1880. A compound of "sky" and "scraper", first used for tall steel-framed buildings in American cities like New York and Chicago during the 1880s.
Is “skyscraper” a common word?
“Skyscraper” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.