Meaning & Definition of Building in English
English⟶
Building
/bɪldɪŋ/
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"
- "It was an imposing edifice"
synonym:
- building,
- edifice
2. The act of constructing something
- "During the construction we had to take a detour"
- "His hobby was the building of boats"
synonym:
- construction,
- building
3. The commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones
- "Their main business is home construction"
- "Workers in the building trades"
synonym:
- construction,
- building
4. The occupants of a building
- "The entire building complained about the noise"
synonym:
- building
Examples of using
A bomb from the time of World War II has exploded at a building site in Germany, killing at least one person.
A fire broke out on the second floor of the building.
Tom is probably in the building.