sky-scraper

A tall sky-scraper stands in the middle of the modern city.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A very tall building: "sky-scraper" refers to a multi-story building that is exceptionally tall, typically found in urban areas and constructed using steel or concrete framework.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The city skyline is dominated by a new sky-scraper. (A very tall building that stands out in the urban landscape.)
  • Many tourists visit the observation deck of the famous sky-scraper. (A tall building with a viewing platform.)

Advanced Usage

• "to build a sky-scraper": to construct an extremely tall building.

  • The company plans to build a sky-scraper in the downtown district. (They intend to erect a very tall structure.)

• "sky-scraper district": an area of a city known for having many tall buildings.

  • The financial center is a sky-scraper district with glass and steel towers. (An area densely populated with tall buildings.)

Variants and Related Words

• Skyscraper (n): the standard spelling of the same word; "sky-scraper" is a hyphenated variant.

  • The Empire State Building is a historic skyscraper in New York. (A very tall building.)

• Sky-scraping (adj): reaching up to the sky; very tall.

  • The sky-scraping towers cast long shadows at sunset. (Extremely tall structures.)

Synonyms

• High-rise: a tall building, often used for residential or commercial purposes.
• Tower: a tall, narrow building or structure.

Related Idioms

• Reach for the sky: to aim very high or be ambitious (not directly related to "sky-scraper" but shares the "sky" imagery).
  • With his new invention, he is truly reaching for the sky. (Aiming for great success.)