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Definition of skyscraper

skyscraper

/ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pər/
sky · scrap · er
Plural:skyscrapers
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skyscraper Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A very tall, continuously habitable building having multiple floors, typically supported by a steel or iron framework.

Example

"The observation deck of the skyscraper offers a breathtaking view of the entire city skyline."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originally used in the late 18th century as a nautical term for a high-flying sail, and later a tall horse or bird. It was first applied to tall, continuously habitable buildings in the late 1880s following the construction of early steel-framed high-rises in Chicago and New York.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skyscraper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skyscraper
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