Added 9 October 2026
building
/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/ noun
In Latin: cōnstrūctiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about building at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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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
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The act of constructing something.
during the construction we had to take a detour
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The commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones.
their main business is home construction
Origin
From Middle English byldynge, buyldyng, byldyng, buldynge, buldyng, boldyng, equivalent to build + -ing. Compare also related Middle English bold (“edifice, castle, mansion”), from Old English bold (“building, dwelling, house”).
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