skyscrapers
word · lemma: skyscraper
Definition
Very tall buildings, usually in a city, that have many floors and stand out because of their height.
Usage & Nuances
'Skyscraper' is always used for very tall, multi-story buildings, mostly in big cities. Plural is 'skyscrapers.' Common collocations: 'build skyscrapers,' 'modern skyscrapers,' 'city of skyscrapers.' Don't use for simple tall buildings like towers.
Spanish: rascacielosPortuguese (BR): arranha-céusPortuguese (PT): arranha-céusChinese (Simplified): 摩天大楼Chinese (Traditional): 摩天大樓Hindi: गगनचुंबी इमारतेंArabic: ناطحات سحاب
Example Sentences
Skyscrapers are common in New York.
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Many skyscrapers have glass windows.
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The city center is full of skyscrapers.
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You can see the skyscrapers from miles away.
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The new skyscrapers totally changed the city’s skyline.
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Most of the city’s offices are in those skyscrapers.
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