Synonyms for

Edifice

Verb / ˈedʌfʌs / Another word for edifice — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A building, especially a large or imposing one.

Synonyms & similar words

building building structure construction monument mansion castle palace temple church cathedral skyscraper tower high-rise edification establishment institution plant factory warehouse facility

Example sentences

  1. The edifice was so tall it seemed to touch the sky.
  2. The ancient edifice was in ruins.
  3. The government decided to build a new edifice for the national library.
  4. The edifice was constructed with strong materials to withstand earthquakes.
  5. The edifice was a popular tourist attraction.

Quotes

  • We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us. - Winston Churchill
  • I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in. - George Washington Carver
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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