freestanding

or free-stand·ing

[ free-stan-ding ]

/ ˈfriˈstæn dɪŋ /

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adjective

(of sculpture or architectural elements) unattached to a supporting unit or background; standing alone.

not affiliated with others of its kind; independent; autonomous: a freestanding clinic, not connected with any hospital.

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Origin of freestanding

First recorded in 1875–80; free + standing

Words nearby freestanding

free space, free speech, free-spending, free spirit, free-spoken, freestanding, Free State, Free Stater, freestone, Freestone State, freestyle

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How to use freestanding in a sentence

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Google's statement is a reference to a permanent, freestanding store.
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Vehicle-mounted awnings have a couple key advantages over their freestanding counterparts.
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There are seven suites inside the main lodge, as well as a freestanding cabin out back.
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Built circa 2700 BC, it is the oldest freestanding mud-brick building in the world.
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Prior to 1897, baths were taken in freestanding tubs in front of the fire in the bedrooms.
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That is why for years scanners have been freestanding and fully visible in many airport concourses.
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British Dictionary definitions for freestanding

freestanding

/ (ˌfriːˈstændɪŋ) /

adjective

standing apart; not attached to or supported by another object

(in systemic grammar) denoting a clause that can stand alone as a sentence; denoting or being a main clauseCompare bound 1 (def. 8b)

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