Word
bldg
Countable noun
Definition
n. Short for building. You see it in addresses and on signs where space is small.
n. Abbreviation for Building. A structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or office block, shortened in addresses and plans to save space.
Examples
“The office is in Bldg B near the park.”
“Deliver the package to Bldg 3 on Main Street and leave it with reception.”
“The historic survey lists each bldg on the street with its date, height, and original use.”
Examples
simple
“The office is in Bldg B near the park.”
contextual
“Deliver the package to Bldg 3 on Main Street and leave it with reception.”
complex
“The historic survey lists each bldg on the street with its date, height, and original use.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “bldg” in context.
Verb
01. bldg houses
“This bldg houses ten small offices and a cafe.”
noun + verb
02. enter bldg
“Please show your ID when you enter the bldg.”
verb + noun
03. leave bldg
“Everyone must leave the bldg during a fire drill.”
verb + noun
04. live in bldg
“My cousin lives in the same bldg as my friend.”
verb + prep + noun
05. locate bldg
“Use the map to locate the bldg before your visit.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. main bldg
“Our class is in the main bldg, next to the library.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. apartment bldg
“They live in a brick apartment bldg on 5th Street.”
noun + noun
08. front of bldg
“The bus stops in front of the bldg.”
noun + prep + noun
09. office bldg
“She works in a large office bldg downtown.”
noun + noun
10. entrance at rear of bldg
“Please use the entrance at rear of bldg after 6 p.m.”
11. located in bldg a
“The clinic is located in Bldg A, next to parking.”
12. meet in front of bldg
“Let's meet in front of Bldg C at noon.”
Usage
Written abbreviation only; say 'building' aloud rather than pronouncing the letters.
Synonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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