homebuilding

[ hohm-bil-ding ]
/ ˈhoʊmˌbɪl dɪŋ /

noun

the designing or constructing of houses.

adjective

of, relating to, or associated with homebuilding: the homebuilding industry.

Origin of homebuilding

First recorded in 1815–25; home + building

Words nearby homebuilding

Example sentences from the Web for homebuilding

  • In May, Carley returned to Flagstaff to take up with earnest inspiration the labors of homebuilding in a primitive land.