seascraper

English

Etymology

From sea +‎ -scraper.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈsiːˌskɹeɪp.ɚ/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈsiːˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/
• Hyphenation: sea‧scra‧per

Noun

seascraper (plural seascrapers)

1. (science fiction, architecture) A tall building that is built underwater; an underwater skyscraper.
   • 2013, Antonia Michaelis, The Secret Room:

     "I'm going to build a seascraper. Those don't exist yet." Paul looked at me, totally amazed that I had uttered such a long sentence.

   • 2014, Colin Wright, Real Powers: Trilogy:

     Niki gestured for her AI to once again allow communications to come through from the outside world, something she'd turned off for the duration of her visits with the occupants of the seascraper.

   • 2017, Joe Quirk, Seasteading: How Floating Nations Will Restore the Environment, Enrich the Poor, Cure the Sick, and Liberate Humanity from Politicians:

     Soon the printer head is going to move so fast all you'll see is a blur. As that capability expands, we can create more ambitious projects, whether it's the FLIP or the seascraper." What does Chris mean by "seascraper"?