highrise

/ˈhaɪˌraɪz/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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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