Word Noun
abuilding
n.
countable
C2 Proficiency abuild·ing
Definition
n.a building that is being built or has just been finished. It is a very old-fashioned way to say 'a building'.
n.a building or structure. Archaic in register; primarily found in historical texts or specific regional dialects.
Examples
“The workers are finishing the roof of a new abuilding.”
“The old abuilding stood on the edge of the village, its stone walls weathered by centuries of storms.”
“The architect's notes describe the transition from a simple abuilding into a grand civic hall, reflecting the town's growing prosperity during the late medieval period.”
This entry
Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Rare
Updated