English · Word Candidate

erection

/ɪˈɹɛkʃən/

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Also seen as: erections

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Meaning · English

The act of building or putting up or together of something.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Anything erected or built.

Noun

The Empire State Building was once the world's tallest erection.

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).

What does “erection” mean?

The act of building or putting up or together of something.

Is “erection” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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