[noun] a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place; "there was a three-story building on the corner"; "it was an imposing edifice" Synonyms:edifice
[noun] the act of constructing or building something; "during the construction we had to take a detour"; "his hobby was the building of boats" Synonyms:construction
[noun] the commercial activity involved in constructing buildings; "their main business is home construction"; "workers in the building trades" Synonyms:construction
[noun] the occupants of a building; "the entire building complained about the noise"
