building

Noun

1. (uncountable) The act or process by which something is built; construction.
2. (countable) A closed structure with walls and a roof.
3. (countable, uncountable) Synonym of Tits building.

Verb

present participle and gerund of build

build

• Verb
• Noun

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: byldynge

Cognate with Middle English: bold

Cognate with Old English: bold

Inherited from Middle English: beeldynge

In summary

From Middle English byldynge, buyldyng, byldyng, buldynge, buldyng, boldyng, equivalent to build + -ing. Compare also related Middle English bold (“edifice, castle, mansion”), from Old English bold (“building, dwelling, house”).

Synonyms

construction

🚧

house

🏠

structure

edifice

erection

home

🏠

residence

hut

🛖

dwelling

build

hall

fabric

constructing

room

frame

premises

making

shelter

construct

office

🏢

manufacturing

constructive

formation

framework

abode

domicile

block

clamour

circle

⭕

bike

🚲

chowder

cartload

bevy

band

busyness

business

bed

🛏️

bury

bunch

battery

🔋

assembling

architecture

construction work

constructions

building-up

constructional

basement

corps

covey

brood

Translations

bâtiment

Gebäude

edificio

edificio

Bau

gebouw

Bauwerk

edifici

construction

🚧

edifício

budynek

aedificium

construcción

🚧

immeuble

costruzione

🚧

Sentences

This greatly reduced the work involved in building and launching the ships .

Saint Peter's Church is a Grade One listed building .

An iron truss roof covers the building .

The foundation for the building consists of thick granite footers .

The paintings are displayed on the mezzanine and second floor wing of the building .

A triple-arched highrise building is a noticeable landmark at the intersection .