freestanding

adjective

free·​stand·​ing ˈfrē-ˈstan-diŋ How to pronounce freestanding (audio)
Synonyms of freestandingnext
1
: standing alone or on its own foundation free of support or attachment
a freestanding wall
a freestanding sculpture
2
: independent sense 1
especially : not being part of or affiliated with another organization
a freestanding clinic
a freestanding city
a freestanding computer store

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Examples of freestanding in a Sentence

a freestanding CD player that can easily be hooked up to your existing components it's a freestanding store, not a franchise
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There is also a freestanding version that has two sizes (5 feet by 5 feet and 6 feet by 6 feet). — Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2020 French windows and skylights brighten the bohemian-vibe living spaces, which boast floors of ceramic tile and hardwood. Beamed ceilings and a freestanding fireplace touch up the living room. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2020 Patel has moved forward on several more freestanding locations that include one now open in Donelson. — Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 31 Dec. 2025 Those two competitors also use a semi-freestanding Y frame in comparison to Durston's fully freestanding X frame. — New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for freestanding

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of freestanding was in 1837

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“Freestanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freestanding. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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freestanding

adjective
free·​stand·​ing -ˈstan-diŋ How to pronounce freestanding (audio)
: standing alone on its own foundation free of attachment or support

Medical Definition

freestanding

adjective
free·​stand·​ing ˈfrē-ˈstand-iŋ How to pronounce freestanding (audio)
: being independent
especially : not part of or affiliated with another organization
a freestanding surgical center
a freestanding emergency clinic

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