building meaning and definition

BUILDING noun

Definition of building (noun)

1. 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"; "it was an imposing edifice"
   • synonyms: edifice
2. the act of constructing something
   • "during the construction we had to take a detour"; "his hobby was the building of boats"
   • synonyms: construction
3. the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones
   • "their main business is home construction"; "workers in the building trades"
   • synonyms: construction
4. the occupants of a building
   • "the entire building complained about the noise"