Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific skyscraper in New York City: The Empire State Building is a famous 102-story Art Deco skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was completed in 1931 and was the world's tallest building for nearly 40 years.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Empire State Building is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.
  • We visited the observation deck of the Empire State Building to see the city skyline.
  • The construction of the Empire State Building was completed during the Great Depression.

Advanced Usage

• "The Empire State Building" as a symbol: The name is often used to symbolize New York City, American ambition, or architectural achievement.
  • For many immigrants, seeing the Empire State Building meant they had arrived in America.
• Used in comparisons: It is a common reference point for describing the height or scale of other structures.
  • The new tower will be nearly as tall as the Empire State Building.

Variants and Related Words

• ESB: A common initialism for the Empire State Building.
  • The tour includes tickets to the ESB's 86th floor.
• Skyscraper (n): A very tall building. The Empire State Building is a specific, famous example of a skyscraper.
  • Manhattan is full of skyscrapers like the Empire State Building.

Synonyms

• Landmark: A prominent or well-known object in a landscape. The Empire State Building is a global landmark.
• Icon: A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol. The Empire State Building is an icon of New York.

Related Phrases

• "King Kong climbed the Empire State Building": A reference to the famous scene from the 1933 film , which cemented the building's place in popular culture.
  • The movie famously features King Kong climbing the Empire State Building.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. a skyscraper built in New York City in 1931; 1250 feet tall