Building: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
building
[ หbษชldษชล ]
construction
A structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, school, or factory, built for a specific purpose.
Synonyms
construction, edifice, structure
Examples of usage
- The new building in the city center is a modern office complex.
- The construction of the new building will be completed next month.
development
The act, process, or business of constructing something.
Synonyms
construction, creation, development
Examples of usage
- The rapid building of new residential areas is changing the city's landscape.
- She is in charge of the building of the new shopping mall.
Translations
Translations of the word "building" in other languages:
๐ต๐น edifรญcio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคตเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Gebรคude
๐ฎ๐ฉ bangunan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะดัะฒะปั
๐ต๐ฑ budynek
๐ฏ๐ต ๅปบ็ฉ (ใใฆใใฎ)
๐ซ๐ท bรขtiment
๐ช๐ธ edificio
๐น๐ท bina
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑด๋ฌผ (geonmul)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ budova
๐ธ๐ฐ budova
๐จ๐ณ ๅปบ็ญ (jiร nzhรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ zgradba
๐ฎ๐ธ bygging
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะธะผะฐัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bina
๐ฒ๐ฝ edificio
Etymology
The word 'building' originated from the Old English word 'byldan', which means 'to construct'. The concept of building has been essential to human civilization, as people have been constructing various structures for shelter, work, and worship for thousands of years. From ancient pyramids and temples to modern skyscrapers and bridges, the art and science of building continue to evolve and shape the world around us.
See also: build, builder, builders, buildup, built, inbuilt, rebuild, rebuilder, rebuilding, unbuilt.