building
- 01 A1 Beginner
a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, school, or office.
a permanent or semi-permanent structure with a roof and walls, intended for habitation, storage, or commercial activity.
Simple“The tallest building in the city is visible from miles away.”
In context“The historic building underwent extensive renovations to ensure its structural integrity while preserving its original facade.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
the act or business of making houses, bridges, or other structures.
the act, process, or occupation of constructing something. Uncountable in this sense.
Simple“Building work on the new hospital will start next month.”
In context“The rapid building of the temporary shelters was essential for housing the displaced families before the winter storms arrived.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
a special type of shape or structure used in advanced geometry.
a combinatorial structure that generalizes certain aspects of flag complexes in geometry and group theory.
Simple“The professor explained how a building helps us understand complex groups.”
In context“In his lecture on algebraic groups, the mathematician demonstrated how the geometry of a building provides a visual framework for understanding group actions.”
Synonymstits building
Usage building blocks · building new · building block
From Middle English byldynge, buyldyng, byldyng, buldynge, buldyng, boldyng, equivalent to build + -ing. Compare also related Middle English bold (“edifice, castle, mansion”), from Old English bold (“building, dwelling, house”).
From Middle English beeldynge, equivalent to build + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.