building
/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: buildings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or process by which something is built; construction.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hành động hoặc quá trình xây dựng một thứ gì đó
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Noun
Examples
The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A closed structure with walls and a roof.
Noun
Examples
My sister lives in that apartment building.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “building” mean?
The act or process by which something is built; construction.
Is “building” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.