building

noun

build·​ing ˈbil-diŋ 

1

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

2

: the art or business of assembling materials into a structure

Synonyms

• edifice
• structure

Examples of building in a Sentence

My office is in that small brick building.

We bought the land for building.

Recent Examples on the Web

The filing outlines the company's growth strategy, focusing on brand building, online sales expansion, and global market penetration, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024

Firefighters rescued one person who was trapped and assisted others in escaping the building. —Doha Madani, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024

Former closets and bedroom walls, in the alley next to the building. —Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024

The city should place memorial plaques on these buildings. —Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing building

• apartment building
• building block
• building society
• sick building syndrome
• world building

Kids Definition

building

noun

build·​ing ˈbil-diŋ 

1

: a permanent structure built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity or for storage

an office building

2

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