Skyscraper (noun)

1. A very tall building with many stories.
2. A very tall, large building with many floors, typically found in a city.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from sky + scraper.

Examples:

1. The skyscraper was the tallest building in the city.
2. The skyscraper was a modern marvel of engineering.
3. He worked on the 80th floor of the skyscraper.
4. The view from the top of the skyscraper was breathtaking.
5. The skyscraper was a symbol of the city's prosperity.