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

At least 61 buildings have collapsed and over 1,600 homes have been damaged or destroyed, the president said. — Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

In total, about 5,000 buildings were impacted by the quake, the WFP official added. — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

With the new assets, AREIT’s gross leasable area (GLA) will increase by 350,000 square meters to five million, with office buildings comprising about 53% of the portfolio, while shopping malls account for a third and hotels almost a tenth. — Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

David Moore, senior assistant county solicitor, said the county is required to comply with a state statute that calls for a six-month notice and public comment period for buildings that will be used for immigration detention. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

The relatively deep earthquake was felt across a broad swath of Colombia, including Bogotá, Cali, Pereira and Manizales, sending residents rushing from homes, offices and other buildings. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026

Emaar, whose buildings dot the Dubai skyline, booked a 21% rise in revenue in the first half of the year, despite a slump in new property sales. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Halley Sherwood, who lives in the city of Armenia along with her husband, said in a phone interview that some buildings collapsed and many more appear to have intense damage. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026