high-rise

== English == === Alternative forms === highrise === Etymology === From high +‎ rise. === Pronunciation === === Noun === high-rise (plural high-rises) A tall building, one consisting of many storeys. ==== Related terms ==== low-rise ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === high-rise (not comparable) (of clothing) Designed to sit high on, or above, the wearer's hips. high-rise jeans ==== Synonyms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === high-riser