building building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

noun

1. () A structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place  ( edifice , building )
   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
   there was a three-story building on the corner
    It was an imposing edifice
   it was an imposing edifice
   
   
2. () The act of constructing something  ( building , construction )
   the act of constructing something
    During the construction we had to take a detour
   during the construction we had to take a detour
    His hobby was the building of boats
   his hobby was the building of boats
   
3. () The commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones  ( construction , building )
   the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones
    Their main business is home construction
   their main business is home construction
    Workers in the building trades
   workers in the building trades
   
   
4. The occupants of a building  ( building )
   the occupants of a building
    The entire building complained about the noise
   the entire building complained about the noise