noun
- plural of highrise; tall buildings with many stories, typically residential or commercial apartment buildings
Usage: commonly used in urban planning and real estate contexts
Examples
- The city's downtown is dominated by modern highrises.
- Many families live in highrises in the urban center.
- The developer plans to construct three new highrises along the waterfront.
- Highrises offer efficient use of limited urban space.
- The skyline was transformed by the construction of several glass highrises.
- Residents of highrises often enjoy views of the city.