edifice
[ ed-uh-fis ]
a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance
USE 1
The crumbling edifice was once a courthouse, now abandoned but still echoing with history.
USE 2
The cathedral was an ancient edifice that towered over the rest of the city, casting long shadows at sunset.
USE 3
Tourists marveled at the edifice, taking photos of its grand columns and intricate carvings.
