temporary building
nounUK /ˈtɛmpərəri ˈbɪldɪŋ/
US /ˈtɛmpəreri ˈbɪldɪŋ/
A temporary building is a building that is only meant to be used for a short time.
The school put up a temporary building while the new classrooms were being built.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A structure erected for a specific short-term event, such as a fair or festival.
They set up temporary buildings for the food stalls at the summer fair.
3. A building used during construction or renovation while the main building is unavailable.
Workers used a temporary building as an office during the renovation.
4. A quickly assembled structure intended to be removed once it is no longer needed.
After the earthquake, temporary buildings were put up to house families.