Word
freestanding
Phoneticsfree·stand·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɹiˌstændɪŋ/
UK/fɹˈiːstændɪŋ/
Definition
adj. standing on its own without being attached to a wall or another structure. You use this to describe furniture or buildings that don't need extra support.
adj. standing independently without being attached to or supported by another structure. In technical contexts, refers to a component or system that operates without external dependencies.
Examples
“The kitchen has a large, freestanding refrigerator.”
“Instead of building shelves into the wall, they bought a freestanding bookcase that they could move easily.”
“The architect designed a freestanding pavilion in the center of the courtyard to serve as a focal point without compromising the integrity of the surrounding historic walls.”
Examples
simple
“The kitchen has a large, freestanding refrigerator.”
contextual
“Instead of building shelves into the wall, they bought a freestanding bookcase that they could move easily.”
complex
“The architect designed a freestanding pavilion in the center of the courtyard to serve as a focal point without compromising the integrity of the surrounding historic walls.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “freestanding” in context.
Verb
01. freestanding remains
“The wall is no longer supported but the freestanding pillar remains.”
adj + verb
02. install freestanding
“It is often easier to install freestanding appliances than integrated ones.”
verb + adj
03. purchase freestanding
“We decided to purchase freestanding shelving units for the office.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. entirely freestanding
“The garage is entirely freestanding and not connected to the main house.”
adv + adj
05. large freestanding
“A large freestanding mirror was placed in the corner of the bedroom.”
adj + adj
Noun
06. freestanding bathtub
“The luxury bathroom features a modern freestanding bathtub.”
adj + noun
07. freestanding cooker
“They replaced the old oven with a new freestanding cooker.”
adj + noun
08. freestanding structure
“The sculpture is a heavy freestanding structure made of steel.”
adj + noun
09. a sturdy freestanding unit
“The books are stored in a sturdy freestanding unit in the hallway.”
10. operate as freestanding entity
“The research department will now operate as a freestanding entity.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'is' or 'remains'.
Real-World Examples
“Before preset sound banks overflowed with prefab beats, electronic musicians made them from scratch with freestanding synthesizers.” Etymology
From free + standing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
Domain
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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