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newly constructed building
/ˈnuːli kənˈstrʌktɪd ˈbɪldɪŋ/
recently built structure
The newly constructed building houses over 200 offices.
The building was recently built and contains more than 200 offices.
neutral
A structure that has been recently completed or built.
The city approved plans for a newly constructed building downtown.
The city approved plans for a building that was recently completed in the downtown area.
Investors are interested in newly constructed buildings with green certifications.
Investors prefer buildings that were recently built and have environmental certifications.
Often used in real estate, architecture, and urban planning contexts to describe buildings that are recently completed or still under construction but near completion.
Collocations
newly constructed buildinga building that has been recently built or completednewly constructedrecently built or completedconstruction of the buildingthe process of building the structure
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoid redundancy
While 'newly constructed building' is grammatically correct, in casual speech you might simply say 'new building' unless the emphasis on 'recently built' is important. However, in formal writing (e.g., contracts, reports), the full phrase is preferred for clarity.
Gold Rule
Use 'newly constructed' for emphasis on recency
Use 'newly constructed' when you want to emphasize that the building was recently completed. For example, 'The newly constructed building meets all modern safety standards' implies it was built recently and is up-to-date.
Distinguish from 'under construction'
'Newly constructed' refers to a building that is already completed, whereas 'under construction' refers to one still being built. Do not use them interchangeably.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'newly' (from Old English 'nīwe', meaning 'recent') with 'constructed' (from Latin 'constructus', past participle of 'construere', meaning 'to pile up, build') and 'building' (from Old English 'boldan', meaning 'to dwell'). The compound phrase emerged in the late 19th century as urban development accelerated.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in formal contexts such as real estate listings, architectural reports, and city planning documents. It implies that the building is modern, up-to-date, and likely to meet current construction standards. Avoid using this phrase for buildings that are still in the early stages of construction unless the context makes it clear they are nearing completion.
Word Breakdown
newly
recently or just completed
adverbconstructed
built or assembled
past participlebuilding
a structure with walls and a roof
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