building
nounverbtop 1 000 in film dialogue
- //ˈbɪl.dɪŋ//
The act or process by which something is built; construction.
noun
- 1
The act or process by which something is built; construction.
The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks.
- 2
A closed structure with walls and a roof.
My sister lives in that apartment building.
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Why doesn't Italy finish their buildings
- 3
Synonym of Tits building.
Etymology
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”).
verb
- 1
Also a form of buildpresent participle and gerund of build
Etymology
From Middle English beeldynge, equivalent to build + -ing.
Forms
- plural
- buildings
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