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Words Related to Architecture and Construction - Types of Structures
Here you will learn some English words related to the different types of structures such as "dam", "stadium", and "windmill".
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booth
[noun]
a small structure with closed sides in which people can make a phone, vote, etc. in private
edifice
[noun]
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
dam
[noun]
a huge wall built to keep water from entering an area or to contain and use water as a power source to produce electricity
portable building
[noun]
a structure that is designed to be easily transported or moved from one location to another, providing temporary or mobile accommodation, workspace, or storage solutions
cathedral
[noun]
the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop
stadium
[noun]
a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience
windmill
[noun]
a large, tall building with long blades, called sails, that turn in the wind, used to make flour out of grain or produce electricity
outhouse
[noun]
a small, separate building located outside of a main residence, traditionally used as a toilet or restroom facility, typically containing a simple pit or composting system
shed
[noun]
a simple and small cottage-like building that is built to store things or shelter animals
silo
[noun]
a tall, cylindrical structure typically used for storing and preserving bulk quantities of grain, seeds, or other agricultural products, often found on farms or in agricultural settings
pavilion
[noun]
a temporary structure, such as a tent or stand, in which exhibitions and public events are held
bridge
[noun]
a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other
tower
[noun]
a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings
cooling tower
[noun]
a large, tall, and round building that cools down water for industrial purposes
aquarium
[noun]
a building in which sea creatures, such as fish, sharks, etc., are kept and displayed for the public
greenhouse
[noun]
a glass structure used for growing plants in and protecting them from cold weather
columbarium
[noun]
a structure or building with niches or compartments designed to hold the cremated remains of deceased individuals, serving as a final resting place or memorial
mausoleum
[noun]
a grand above-ground structure used for entombing the deceased or as a memorial
cenotaph
[noun]
a public monument built to honor the people who died in a war and are buried elsewhere
obelisk
[noun]
a tall column made of stone with four sides and a pyramid-like top, used as a monument to honor an important event or person
tomb
[noun]
an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone
temple
[noun]
a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus
building complex
[noun]
a group or collection of buildings that are interconnected or located in close proximity to one another, often sharing common facilities, amenities, or a unified design concept
carriage house
[noun]
a small building with a high ceiling that is primarily used to provide a covered space for coaches and carriages when they are not in use
barn
[noun]
a building on a farm in which people keep their animals, straw, hay, or grains
tunnel
[noun]
a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.
tool shed
[noun]
a small outdoor structure or building used for storing and organizing tools, equipment, and other items typically used for gardening, maintenance, or DIY projects
hothouse
[noun]
a heated building that is made of glass and is used for growing in plants that need warm weather
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