building

noun build·ing \ˈbil-diŋ\

: a structure (such as a house, hospital, school, etc.) with a roof and walls that is used as a place for people to live, work, do activities, store things, etc.

: the act or process of making structures by putting together materials

Full Definition of BUILDING

: a usually roofed and walled structure built for permanent use (as for a dwelling)

: the art or business of assembling materials into a structure

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First Known Use of BUILDING

14th century

Related to BUILDING

Synonyms: edifice, structure

Other Building Terms

batten, cistern, hearth, lath, transom, wainscot

Rhymes with BUILDING

hilding

BUILDING Defined for Kids

building

noun build·ing \ˈbil-diŋ\

Definition of BUILDING for Kids

: a permanent structure built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activities or for storage <an office building>

: the art, work, or business of assembling materials into a structure

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