English Explanatory Dictionary

high-rise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tall building, one consisting of many storeys.
adj
  1. Designed to sit high on, or above, the wearer's hips.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-high-rise.wav

Word forms

high-rise high-rises highrise

Etymology

From high + rise.

Synonyms

multistory

Related words

low-rise high-riser
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