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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɪldɪŋ
  • Hyphenation: build‧ing

Etymology 1

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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).

Noun

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building (countable and uncountable, plural buildings)

  1. (uncountable) The act or process by which something is built; construction.
    Synonym: construction
    The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks.
  2. (countable) A closed structure with walls and a roof.
    Synonyms: edifice; see also Thesaurus:building
    My sister lives in that apartment building.
  3. (mathematics) Synonym of Tits building
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Etymology 2

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From Middle English beeldynge, equivalent to build +‎ -ing.

Verb

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building

  1. present participle and gerund of build

French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from English building.

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Noun

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building m (plural buildings)

  1. tower, skyscraper (tall building)
    Synonyms: gratte-ciel, tour

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