1. a tall building with many stories, typically an apartment or office building
Usage: also written as 'high-rise' or 'high rise'

1. of, relating to, or being a tall building with many stories
Usage: also written as 'high-rise'

Examples

• The city skyline is dominated by modern highrises.
• She lives in a highrise apartment on the 25th floor.
• The highrise office building was completed last year.
• Many people prefer highrise living in urban areas.
• The architect designed several highrise residential complexes.
• From the highrise window, you can see the entire downtown.
• Highrise buildings require advanced elevator systems.