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Meaning of the word skyscraper in English

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skyscraper

US /ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pɚ/

UK /ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pər/

"skyscraper" picture

Noun

a very tall modern building, usually in a city

Example:

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The city skyline is dominated by towering skyscrapers.

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They plan to build a new skyscraper in the downtown area.

Synonym:

tower high-rise building

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