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Meaning of building in English
Pronunciation
/ˈbɪldɪŋ/
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Noun
building
Definitions
1.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
Examples
« there was a three-story building on the corner »
« it was an imposing edifice »
2.
the act of constructing or building something
Examples
« during the construction we had to take a detour »
« his hobby was the building of boats »
3.
the commercial activity involved in constructing buildings
Examples
« their main business is home construction »
« workers in the building trades »
4.
the occupants of a building
Examples
« the entire building complained about the noise »