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 building building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

noun

  1. () A structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place  ( edifice , building )
    a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
     There was a three-story building on the corner
    there was a three-story building on the corner
     It was an imposing edifice
    it was an imposing edifice
  2. () The act of constructing something  ( building , construction )
    the act of constructing something
     During the construction we had to take a detour
    during the construction we had to take a detour
     His hobby was the building of boats
    his hobby was the building of boats
  3. () The commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones  ( construction , building )
    the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones
     Their main business is home construction
    their main business is home construction
     Workers in the building trades
    workers in the building trades
  4. The occupants of a building  ( building )
    the occupants of a building
     The entire building complained about the noise
    the entire building complained about the noise