Synonyms of buildings

buildings

noun

plural of building

as in structures

something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity

English class will be in that big stone building over there

Synonyms & Similar Words

• structures
• houses
• edifices
• huts
• cottages
• towers
• cabins
• constructions
• sheds
• castles
• bungalows
• shacks
• skyscrapers
• erections
• mansions
• chalets
• piles
• hovels
• villas
• shanties
• palaces
• manors
• estates
• lodges
• halls
• summerhouses
• hutments
• châteaus

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of buildings

In Paris, people take trains, run into each other, walk along parks, ride buses, enter or leave buildings, sit in cafés, buy things, and lead thoroughly uneventful lives, but nothing external impinges on them. — André Aciman, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

The rules have not been reevaluated to reflect today’s dense population and traffic conditions, nor has the impact of the seaplane wakes and prop wash on the pile foundations supporting these buildings. — Janet Handal, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026

Four large white tents stood in an imposing line, flanked by a few small buildings. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Don’t miss the mind-expanding contemporary art pieces at 516 Arts, the city’s expansive public art collection that bedecks many downtown buildings with murals and sidewalks with sculptures, and performances at KiMo Theatre. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

That’s because the city requires buildings to be visible from the street. — Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

The discovery dates back to 2010, when a team was excavating a site in Guatemala called Xultun—a once-bustling city with thousands of buildings that had since been reclaimed by the jungle. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026

Separately, the City Council has approved planning changes that sought to preserve the Plaza’s character and encourage walkability while opening the door to taller buildings. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

The city Department of Health has confirmed that all 31 buildings across three zip codes that tested positive for Legionella bacteria -- 10128, 10028 and 10075 -- have undergone remediation, including draining and cleaning their cooling towers. — Ali Bauman, CBS News, 13 July 2026