skyscraper
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“If you dove off a skyscraper backwards, that’s what it felt like for five seconds,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Among the latest to snag a skyscraper is fund manager Capital Group, which has agreed to pay about $210 million for the 55-story Bank of America Plaza atop Bunker Hill, where it has offices.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Over the next 175 years, the elevator drove the rise of the skyscraper, concentrating jobs and capital in dense urban cores, and reshaping how millions of people lived and worked.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
One premium account, which posted an AI video of Dubai's Burj Khalifa skyscraper engulfed in flames, ignored a request from Bier that it label the content as AI.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
The Communications Corporation had a skyscraper office overlooking the East River in downtown New York.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
Vocabulary lists containing skyscraper
September Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Towers Falling
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocab for October 30–November 5, 2021
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
