What does "building" mean?

Q: What does "building" mean?

1. (a structure) a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, school, or office. 2. (the process of construction) the act or business of making houses, bridges, or other structures. 3. (mathematical geometry) a special type of shape or structure used in advanced geometry.

building — meaning, definition & examples

Word

01a structure

A1 · Beginner Countable noun

n. a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, school, or office.

n. a permanent or semi-permanent structure with a roof and walls, intended for habitation, storage, or commercial activity.

“The tallest building in the city is visible from miles away.”

“The historic building underwent extensive renovations to ensure its structural integrity while preserving its original facade.”

Synonyms

structure edifice

02the process of construction

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act or business of making houses, bridges, or other structures.

n. the act, process, or occupation of constructing something. Uncountable in this sense.

“Building work on the new hospital will start next month.”

“The rapid building of the temporary shelters was essential for housing the displaced families before the winter storms arrived.”

Synonyms

construction assembly

Antonyms

demolition destruction

03mathematical geometry

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Mathematics Technical

n. a special type of shape or structure used in advanced geometry.

n. a combinatorial structure that generalizes certain aspects of flag complexes in geometry and group theory.

“The professor explained how a building helps us understand complex groups.”

“In his lecture on algebraic groups, the mathematician demonstrated how the geometry of a building provides a visual framework for understanding group actions.”

Synonyms

Tits building

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “building” in context.

01. building blocks 02. building new 03. building block 04. buildings located 05. building affordable 06. building schools 07. buildings people

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”).