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
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The Medicaid program has traditionally refused to pay for inpatient stays in large freestanding psychiatric hospitals, making exceptions for patients under age 21 and facilities with 16 beds or fewer.
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A couple of freestanding clinics in cities like New Orleans and Jackson, Mississippi, offer services similar to those provided by the Magic City Acceptance Center.
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The 170-bed South Lake Hospital started a $50 million project earlier this year, including upgrades to its Clermont campus and construction of two freestanding emergency departments.
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The Naperville location, its first freestanding museum, opened in 2001.
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Anne also likes to use freestanding furniture as storage in her kitchen.
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The program will roll out this year in a six-month pilot program at eight hospitals and three freestanding emergency rooms.
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Take a ride in the freestanding elevator and enjoy dinner, drinks or the view at the Lookout.
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For good reason: Claim, on view through June 11, consists of 2,755 bologna slices nailed in grid formation on the walls of a small, freestanding room within the exhibition.
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First Known Use of freestanding
1837
FREESTANDING Defined for English Language Learners
freestanding
playDefinition of freestanding for English Language Learners
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: standing alone without being attached to or supported by something else
FREESTANDING Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of freestanding for Students
: standing alone free of attachment or support a freestanding wall
Medical Dictionary
freestanding
playMedical Definition of freestanding
: being independent; especially : not part of or affiliated with another organization a freestanding surgical center a freestanding emergency clinic
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