freestanding

adjective

free·stand·ing | \ˈfrē-ˈstan-diŋ

Definition of freestanding

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

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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

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In Toledo, a freestanding panel illustrates an educated possibility: a sitting girl with a youngster on her lap. — Judith H. Dobrzynski, WSJ, "‘Frans Hals Portraits: A Family Reunion’ Review: Piecing Together the Van Campen Clan," 20 Oct. 2018 With that in mind, many freestanding baths look more like a sculpture and less like a plumbing fixture. — Ed Del Grande, The Seattle Times, "Freestanding tub is like artwork for the bathroom," 10 Sep. 2018 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

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