building
building
A1
noun
/ˈbɪldɪŋ/
1 countable a structure such as a house or school that has a roof and walls
a tall/high-rise/ten-storey building
Housing is limited and most people live in high-rise apartment buildings.
The architects have presented the design of a new office building.
the restoration of historic buildings
to design/construct/erect a building
The old industrial buildings have all been demolished.
In 2018 the building was converted into a house.
SEE ALSO listed building
TOPICS Buildings A1
Synonyms building
Collocations Decorating and home improvement
Collocations
adjective
big
high-rise
huge
verb + building
design
build
construct
building + verb
collapse
house something
sit
2 uncountable the process and work of building
the building of the school
There's building work going on next door.
the building trade
building materials
building projects/regulations/codes
SEE ALSO nation-building, team building
TOPICS Buildings B1
Collocations
adjective
road
brand
community
building + noun
company
contractor
firm