Today’s Word Origins quiz.
Before it meant a tall building, what did skyscraper mean?
| A | Tall sailing ships masts |
| B | High cliffs |
| C | Tall trees in a forest |
| D | Tall mountains |
Answer
Tall sailing ships masts
Explanation
The term “skyscraper” originally referred to the tall mast of a sailing ship before it was applied to tall buildings.