building

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build·ing | \ ˈbil-diŋ

Definition of building

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

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My office is in that small brick building. We bought the land for building.

Recent Examples on the Web The building was closed to the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic. — The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, "Portland man accused of assaulting 6 police officers at Salem anti-mask rally," 6 Jan. 2021 The building will also be home to a police museum where visitors can tour the grounds, which were home to Oscar Wilde's trial. — Rasha Ali, USA TODAY, "The most-anticipated 2021 hotel openings around the world," 31 Dec. 2020 The building is closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is a portable restroom in the parking lot. — Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, "Keep an eye out for Yule troublemakers on Medina County hike," 31 Dec. 2020 The building is home to mostly elderly and disabled residents. — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, "Mother and son killed in Birmingham apartment fire identified," 30 Dec. 2020 However, the building is unstable because of the damage. — Fox News, "Massachusetts fire in Black church being investigated as arson," 29 Dec. 2020 The Campbell Road building isn’t Stanton Road’s largest North Texas property. — Steve Brown, Dallas News, "California investor expands its Texas holdings with purchase near DFW Airport," 28 Dec. 2020 The building eventually is to have outdoor picnic seating. — Staff Report, NOLA.com, "New Orleans opens clubhouse with concessions, restrooms on Lafitte Greenway," 28 Dec. 2020 Gagliano said the building is not well-marked as an AT&T facility. — Dakin Andone, CNN, "Here's how officials are likely to handle the investigation of the Nashville explosion," 26 Dec. 2020

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13 Jan 2021

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“Building.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/building. Accessed 24 Jan. 2021.

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building

noun

English Language Learners Definition of building

: a structure (such as a house, hospital, school, etc.) with a roof and walls that is used as a place for people to live, work, do activities, store things, etc.

: the act or process of making structures by putting together materials

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building

noun

build·ing | \ ˈbil-diŋ