building

noun

build·​ing ˈbil-diŋ 

1

: a usually roofed and walled structure built for permanent use (as for a dwelling)

2

: the art or business of assembling materials into a structure

Synonyms

• structure
• house
• edifice

Examples of building in a Sentence

My office is in that small brick building.

We bought the land for building.

Recent Examples on the Web

The program gives team members the chance to experience different roles, properties, and cultures first-hand, building skills and strengthening connections across the region, and—in the process—strengthening the company’s cross-cultural bonds. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025

The 17-story building, positioned next to the Park Avenue Christian Church, houses just 11 full-floor and duplex residences, designed by Beyer Blinder Belle with interiors by David Collins Studio. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025

More than 6,800 buildings burned, and many are starting to rebuild their lives and businesses. —Pilar Arias , Matt Finn , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025

The episode came to an end with Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) watching the flames engulf the building — a chilling parallel to the scene in season 13, during which showed her watch the hospital burn from the parking lot as well. —Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing building

• apartment building
• building block
• building society
• sick building syndrome
• world building

Rhymes for building

• gilding
• boatbuilding
• outbuilding
• rebuilding
• roadbuilding
• shipbuilding
• upbuilding
• bodybuilding

Kids Definition

building

noun

build·​ing ˈbil-diŋ 

1

: a permanent structure built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity or for storage

an office building

2

: the art, work, or business of assembling materials into a structure