Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
building (noun)1.
a usually roofed and walled structure for permanent use (as for a dwelling) - built
2.
the art or business of assembling materials into a structure
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
building (noun)something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
SYNONIMS:
edifice, structureRELATED WORDS:
construction, erection; bungalow, cabin, chalet, cottage, house, lodge, summerhouse; hovel, hut, hutment, shack, shanty, shed; castle, château, estate, hall, manor, mansion, palace, pile, villa; skyscraper, tower