freestanding

adjective

free·​stand·​ing ˈfrē-ˈstan-diŋ 

1

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

a freestanding wall

2

: independent sense 1

especially : not being part of or affiliated with another organization

a freestanding clinic

a freestanding city

a freestanding computer store

Synonyms

• detached
• disconnected
• discrete
• free
• separate
• single
• unattached
• unconnected

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 on the Web

The series, which includes eight iterations with options for freestanding and semi-freestanding designs and one- to three-person sizes, was the brand’s longest and most expensive design project to date. —Outside Online, 7 July 2021

Certain aspects of the renovation were set in stone: the color palette was predetermined, and Hoese was firm on adding a freestanding tub. —Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 28 May 2020

French windows and skylights brighten the bohemian-vibe living spaces, which boast floors of ceramic tile and hardwood. Beamed ceilings and a freestanding fireplace touch up the living room. —Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2020

Most freestanding islands have open shelves below the workspace for this very reason. —Jessica Dailey, House Beautiful, 1 Apr. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

freestanding

adjective

free·​stand·​ing -ˈstan-diŋ 

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

Medical Definition

freestanding

adjective

free·​stand·​ing ˈfrē-ˈstand-iŋ 

: being independent

especially : not part of or affiliated with another organization

a freestanding surgical center

a freestanding emergency clinic