building

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The English word “building” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

The act or process by which something is built; construction.
A closed structure with walls and a roof.
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”).

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