# bldg

CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bldg
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

Short for building. You see it in addresses and on signs where space is small.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

building

## Usage notes

- Written abbreviation only; say 'building' aloud rather than pronouncing the letters.

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