petronas towers
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Definition
- 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
- twin skyscrapers built in Kuala Lumpur in 1997; 1482 feet high