building
noun
build·ing
| \ ˈbil-diŋ
\
\
Definition of building
1
: a usually roofed and walled structure built for permanent use (as for a dwelling)
2
: the art or business of assembling materials into a structure
Keep scrolling for more
Examples of building in a Sentence
My office is in that small brick building.
We bought the land for building.
Recent Examples on the Web
Spin plans to use 100% renewable energy for its buildings and is partnering with a consultant to ensure that all scooter parts are properly recycled. — Mallory Moench, SFChronicle.com, "The next great wave of scooters could soon roll into SF," 23 Aug. 2019 But the charade at Nga Khu Ya, with its corroded buildings devoid of any Rohingya presence, proves the lie in the repatriation commitment. — New York Times, "Massacred at Home, in Misery Abroad, 730,000 Rohingya Are Mired in Hopelessness," 22 Aug. 2019 Some RAs keep them for students, or, if your building has a front desk, there could be some there. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "13 Condom Mistakes You May Be Making," 22 Aug. 2019 The colors of its clapboard buildings and their shutters, unfolded like book covers, open to a bright new day. — Condé Nast Traveler, "The Freedom of Solo Travel," 21 Aug. 2019 As each of the aspiring hopefuls was said to be forking out the same rent bill, MC2 was accused of pocketing $16,650: a far cry from the $2,900 value of the other two-bedroom apartments in the same building. — Fox News, "Mysterious French modeling agent, accused Epstein 'procurer' whereabouts unknown as probe continues," 21 Aug. 2019 His buildings have a moving simplicity, the restraint and humility of a Mozart sonata. — oregonlive.com, "Celebrating architect Pietro Belluschi’s 120th anniversary: You’re invited to walking tours, talks this weekend," 16 Aug. 2019 Even with questions with his team-building, this team has a competitive core in his starting lineup after seven rounds. — Shawn Childs, SI.com, "Fantasy Football: 12-Team, PPR Mock Draft; Saquon Barkley No. 1, DeAndre Hopkins First Non-RB," 16 Aug. 2019 Dino’s owner Judy Duren announced earlier this month that the Lakewood institution will be closing Sept. 30, mainly because of the rising costs associated with maintaining its building and equipment. — Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, "The final days of Dino’s Italian Food are so busy that it will shorten its schedule," 15 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'building.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for building
building
noun
English Language Learners Definition of building
: a structure (such as a house, hospital, school, etc.) with a roof and walls that is used as a place for people to live, work, do activities, store things, etc.
: the act or process of making structures by putting together materials
See the full definition for building in the English Language Learners Dictionary
building
noun
build·ing
| \ ˈbil-diŋ
\
\
Kids Definition of building
1
: a permanent structure built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activities or for storage
an office building
2
: the art, work, or business of assembling materials into a structure
Keep scrolling for more