highrise
/ˈhaɪˌraɪz/
adjective
- Describing a building that is very tall and has many stories.
- Many highrise hotels line the beachfront.
- Highrise construction requires special engineering.
- The highrise apartment building has a rooftop pool.
noun
- A tall building with many floors, typically used for apartments or offices.
- Our office is on the 30th floor of a highrise.
- The city skyline is filled with modern highrises.
- They moved into a new highrise downtown with a great view.
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