freestanding

adjective free·stand·ing \ ˈfrē-ˈstan-diŋ \

|Updated on: 13 Aug 2018

Examples: freestanding in a Sentence

Definition of freestanding

1 : standing alone or on its own foundation free of support or attachment

a freestanding wall

2 : independent 1; especially : not being part of or affiliated with another organization

a freestanding clinic

a freestanding city

a freestanding computer store

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Examples of freestanding in a Sentence

a freestanding CD player that can easily be hooked up to your existing components
it's a freestanding store, not a franchise

Recent Examples of freestanding from the Web

Soaking away troubles in a freestanding tub versus an inset tub is more popular than ever.

— karen bruno, WSJ, "Homeowners Discover (Again) the Luxury of Soaking Tubs," 14 June 2018
Designed by Punto Arquitectónico, the residence incorporates a courtyard pool that wends its way through some of structure’s freestanding walls, similar to this concrete concept in Oaxaca.

— lauren ro, Curbed, "Renovated courtyard house is all about indoor-outdoor living," 11 June 2018
In addition to its freestanding form, the studio is powered 100 percent by the solar panels that line the roof.

— liz stinson, Curbed, "Solar-powered modern studio appears to float in midair," 25 June 2018
Orlando Health, already a big area employer, is planning a major expansion that includes a 30-plus acre medical complex in Lake Mary with a six-story, 240-bed hospital tower and a freestanding emergency room.

— a.d. thompson, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Lake Mary/Heathrow Neighborhood Guide," 21 June 2018
Debater was represented by a freestanding black display roughly the height and width of a person.

— tom simonite, WIRED, "Now the Computer Can Argue With You," 19 June 2018
When the Air Force was formally established in 1947, the need for such a freestanding operation was clear.

— jeffrey kluger, Time, "Why Trump's 'Space Force' Won't — and Shouldn't — Happen," 19 June 2018
The freestanding bathtub is made by Agape, based in Mantua, Italy, and is available in two sizes—standard and small—and two finishes: all white or with a white interior and enameled dark exterior.

— karen bruno, WSJ, "Homeowners Discover (Again) the Luxury of Soaking Tubs," 14 June 2018
The development will include 13 freestanding buildings with 20 apartment units per building.

— erin sauder, Elgin Courier-News, "3 buildings done, 10 underway at 260-unit apartment complex in West Dundee," 6 June 2018

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