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/haɪˈraɪz ˈbɪldɪŋ/ · high.rise.build.ing
noun
- A building that is significantly taller than its surroundings, typically exceeding 35 meters (115 feet) in height. The high-rise building dominated the city skyline.
- A residential or commercial building that is designed to be a self-contained unit, often with multiple floors. The high-rise building had its own shopping center and fitness center.
Did you know? The first high-rise building was the Home Insurance Building in Chicago, completed in 1885, which stood at 42.7 meters (140 feet) tall.