Buildings
Meaning
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory.
Pronunciation
UK ˈbɪldɪŋz
US ˈbɪldɪŋz
Example Sentences
- Machu Picchu is made up of nearly 200 buildings.
- Set over a 5 mile stretch of land, Machu Picchu has nearly 200 known buildings, with more being uncovered regularly in further excavation works.
- Ranging from temples, to plazas, to residential buildings and baths, what little there is left to set eyes upon is still a marvel to behold.
- Berlin is home to many famous buildings and monuments, like the [Siegessäule], the [Brandenburger Tor], the [Reichstag] and the boulevard [Unter den Linden].
- Bombs destroyed many buildings in the city in World War Two.
- It is a large park-like area located in the [Chiyoda] ward of Tokyo and contains buildings including the main palace, the private residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices.
- Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.
- Typically, the buildings front the streets for convenient customer access.
- While the backs of the buildings open to the river allowing easy loading and off-loading of goods from boats.
- The [Angkor] complex encompasses all major architectural buildings and hydrological engineering systems from the [Khmer] period and most of these "[Barays]" and canals still exist today.
Learn Buildings in Context
Busy Streets and Tall BuildingsHave you ever walked down a busy city street? Cars, bikes, and people move in every direction. Tall buildings stand next to each other. Some buildings have more than fifty floors. People work at desks...Read story 
Finding Your Way in a CityA big city can feel like a maze. There are so many streets and buildings. Tall buildings can help you find your way. A famous building can be a landmark. You can look for landmarks you know. Street na...Read story
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