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Building ˈbɪldɪŋ Work Noun Bre Tall/Old/Historic Buyer View

Word building
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˈbɪldɪŋ / NAmE / ˈbɪldɪŋ /
Example
  • tall/old/historic buildings
  • we have a buyer who would like to view the property.
  • the price of property has risen enormously.
  • the company is looking for larger premises.
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building

(noun)BrE / ˈbɪldɪŋ / NAmE / ˈbɪldɪŋ /
  1. a structure such as a house or school that has a roof and walls
    • tall/old/historic buildings
    • We have a buyer who would like to view the property.
    • The price of property has risen enormously.
    • The company is looking for larger premises.
    • a leisure complex
    • The pier is a wooden structure.
    • a block of flats
    • the school’s science block
  2. the process and work of building
    • see also team building
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/team-building
    • the building of the school
    • There's building work going on next door.
    • the building trade
    • building materials/costs/regulations

    Extra Examples

    • Both architects specialize in the restoration of historic buildings.
    • Housing is limited and most people live in high-rise apartment buildings.
    • In 2008 the building was converted into a house.
    • Several new buildings are now being put up.
    • The building was gutted by fire.
    • The opera house is one of the city’s landmark buildings.
    • The prices of commercial and residential buildings increased by 13.4%.
    • They were refused planning permission for a modern extension because it was a Grade II listed building.
    • They’re renovating the old farm buildings.
    • We’re having some building work done.
    • a central square, where two buildings stand
    • The Blue Mosque at Isfahan is the most beautiful building I have ever seen.
    • There’s building work going on next door.
    • a tall/high-rise/ten-storey building
    • the building of the new stadium
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