Noun | 1. | ![]() building, edifice - 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" classroom, schoolroom - a room in a school where lessons take place conservatoire, conservatory - a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts day school - a school building without boarding facilities school system - establishment including the plant and equipment for providing education from kindergarten through high school |