new-built

A family moves into their new-built house.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Recently constructed: "new-built" describes something that has been built or constructed recently, often implying a state of newness or freshness in terms of its construction.
   • Rebuilt or newly erected: It can also refer to something that has been reconstructed or built anew, emphasizing the recency of the building process.

Usage Examples

• (A house that was just recently constructed.)
• (An apartment building that was finished recently.)
• (A library that was recently erected.)

Advanced Usage

• "a new-built ship": A vessel that has been recently constructed, often used in maritime contexts.

  • The new-built ship set sail on its maiden voyage. (A ship that was just completed.)

• "new-built walls": Walls that have been erected or rebuilt, emphasizing their recent construction.

  • The castle's new-built walls were stronger than the old ones. (Walls that were recently reconstructed.)

Variants and Related Words

• New-build (n): a newly constructed building or property.

  • They bought a new-build in the suburbs. (A recently constructed house.)

• Newly-built (adj): built very recently; synonymous with "new-built."

  • The newly-built bridge was opened to traffic. (A bridge constructed very recently.)

Synonyms

• Recently constructed: built not long ago.
• Freshly built: built in a very recent time frame.
• Newly erected: put up or built recently.

Related Idioms

• Built from scratch: constructed from the very beginning, often implying newness.

  • The new-built school was built from scratch on an empty lot. (Constructed entirely new without using existing structures.)

• Brand new: completely new and unused, often used with "new-built" for emphasis.

  • The new-built stadium was brand new, with state-of-the-art facilities. (Completely new and recently constructed.)