building (n.)

  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

    [ Syn: edifice ]

  2. the act of constructing something; during the construction we had to take a detour; his hobby was the building of boats

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: construction ]

  4. the occupants of a building; the entire building complained about the noise'

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