building

noun

build·​ing ˈbil-diŋ 

1

: a usually roofed and walled structure built for permanent use (as for a dwelling)

2

: the art or business of assembling materials into a structure

Synonyms

• edifice
• structure

Examples of building in a Sentence

My office is in that small brick building.

We bought the land for building.

Recent Examples on the Web

But now, the Clippers have broken from the history of sharing an arena with the Lakers or occupying their former buildings, even if Intuit Dome is in an old Lakers neighborhood. —Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025

The flag continues to fly at half-staff for 30 days at all federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the country and its territories following the president's or a former president's passing. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025

Housed in an Art Deco building from the 1930s, it is considered one of the best places to see cutting edge art. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025

Taft’s inauguration, on March 4, 1909, was held on the Senate floor of the U.S. Capitol building, with temperatures dropping to 32 degrees and a blizzard outside. —Michael Bartiromo, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing building

• apartment building
• building block
• building society
• sick building syndrome
• world building

Kids Definition

building

noun

build·​ing ˈbil-diŋ 

1

: a permanent structure built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity or for storage

an office building

2

: the art, work, or business of assembling materials into a structure