Synonyms for

Skyscraper

Verb / ˈskaɪˌskreɪpɜ: / Another word for skyscraper — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a very tall building with many floors

Synonyms & similar words

high-rise tower skysail needle pillar spire obelisk minaret monument edifice construction structure building superstructure complex

Synonyms by register

Formal

high-rise tower edifice

Informal

tower block high-rise building

Literary

sky-piercer cloud-scraper

Antonyms

cottage hovel shack hut bungalow duplex

Common collocations

  • tall skyscraper
  • modern skyscraper
  • office skyscraper
  • residential skyscraper
  • iconic skyscraper
  • build a skyscraper
  • design a skyscraper

Word family

noun skyscraper
verb scrape the sky

Usage note

A skyscraper is a very tall building. It is often used to describe modern, large urban structures.

Example sentences

  1. The Burj Khalifa is the tallest skyscraper in the world.
  2. I love to look at the city skyline and see all the skyscrapers.
  3. We work on the 67th floor of a skyscraper downtown.
  4. The construction of the new skyscraper took two years to complete.
  5. The skyscraper was designed by a famous architect.

Quotes

  • The Empire State Building is a masterpiece of architecture and engineering, and it is one of the most famous skyscrapers in the world. - Daniel Libeskind
  • I'm a skyscraper enthusiast. - Taylor Swift
  • The skyscraper is a machine that makes the land pay. - Lewis Mumford

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