Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A pair of twin skyscrapers: The Petronas Towers are a pair of identical, very tall buildings located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They were completed in 1997 and were the tallest buildings in the world at that time, with a height of 1,482 feet (about 452 meters).

Usage

• The term "Petronas Towers" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this iconic architectural landmark. It is always capitalized.
• It is typically used with a definite article ("the") when referring to the structure.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Petronas Towers are a major tourist attraction in Malaysia.
  • We took a photograph in front of the Petronas Towers.
  • The design of the Petronas Towers incorporates Islamic architectural motifs.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used metonymically to symbolize Kuala Lumpur or modern Malaysia.
  • Kuala Lumpur's skyline is dominated by the Petronas Towers.

Variants and Related Words

• Petronas Twin Towers: An alternative and common full name for the structure.
• KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre): The commercial development where the Petronas Towers are located.

Synonyms

• Twin towers (when context clearly refers to the Petronas Towers).
• Landmark skyscrapers.

Notes

• There are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this proper noun, as it refers to a specific, singular entity.

Noun

1. twin skyscrapers built in Kuala Lumpur in 1997; 1482 feet high