building — a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The cat got stuck on the roof of the building and needed a fire truck rescue.
- This building has been under construction for three years.
- The pizza delivery guy got lost in the maze-like building.
building
NOUN[/ˈbɪldɪŋ/]
a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory
construction workers stand proudly in front of a massive completed skyscraper with glass windows and concrete walls. They point upward at the towering structure that reaches high into the sky above them. The structure displays a solid roof, multiple floors with windows, and strong supporting walls throughout its height. Other workers nearby gather their tools while looking up at the finished construction project. a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory
Building with willing hearts and drilling starts!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit', which later evolved to mean 'to construct'. The modern sense developed from the notion of creating a dwelling place.
Breakdown
build (from Old English byldan, 'to construct') + -ing (gerund/nominalizing suffix forming a noun or present participle).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat got stuck on the roof of the building and needed a fire truck rescue.”
“This building has been under construction for three years.”
“The pizza delivery guy got lost in the maze-like building.”
“The company moved to a new building downtown.”
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