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Synonyms & Similar Words
structure
edifice
construction
establishment
facility
complex
development
project
skyscraper
high-rise
tower
mansion
house
apartment
condo
condominium
townhouse
villa
cottage
bungalow
hut
shack
cabin
lodge
chalet
hall
auditorium
stadium
arena
theater
warehouse
factory
plant
mill
brewery
winery
garage
shed
barn
stable
warehouse
silo
Meaning of Building
The primary meaning of the word "building" refers to a structure with a roof and walls, typically permanent, designed for some particular purpose.
Definitions
- A structure with a roof and walls, typically permanent, designed for some particular purpose
- * The act of constructing or making something, especially a structure
Etymology of Building
The word "building" comes from the Old English word "bylding" or "byldan" which means to construct or build, derived from the West Germanic word "buldiz" and the Proto-Germanic word "bulfiz"
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to refer to the act of construction and the resulting structure
Example Uses
- The company is planning to construct a new building for their headquarters
- * The building on the corner is being renovated to become a restaurant
- * The ancient building has been preserved as a historical landmark
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
destruction
demolition
ruin
rubble
wreckage
decay
deterioration
neglect
abandonment
vacancy
emptiness
desolation
isolation
barrenness
bleakness
openness
spaciousness
freedom
release