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building

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/noun2 syllables

Building means: a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place.

Synonyms for building4

noun, as in a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

edifice

noun, as in the act of constructing something

construction

noun, as in the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones

construction

also used for building

Tits building, wark

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What does building mean?4

noun

1

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place“there was a three-story building on the corner”

2

the act of constructing something“during the construction we had to take a detour”

3

the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones“their main business is home construction”

4

the occupants of a building“the entire building complained about the noise”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with building?1

three syllables

rebuilding
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Building in a sentence

  • The building is to be fifteen stories high, and built to resist earthquakes.unknown
  • This building looks large from the front, but not from the side.CK
  • That is a high building, is it not?darinmex
  • If you turn to the left, you'll see a white building.CK
  • Except in special circumstances, anyone is allowed to enter the building.unknown
  • When he entered the building, he was frightened by a sudden cry.unknown
  • The cost apart, the building will take a lot of time.unknown
  • Building materials can include tiles, carpet, blinds and tools.Source_VOA

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of building

as a noun

plural
buildings