Meaning & use
freestanding
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Standing alone or independently, without being attached to or supported by another structure.
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The couple installed a freestanding bathtub in the center of their renovated bathroom.
A freestanding bookshelf can be moved easily since it isn't bolted to the wall.
A note on using this word
Commonly used in architecture, interior design, and furniture descriptions to contrast with "built-in" or "wall-mounted" items.
Words with a similar meaning
standaloneindependent
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Words with an opposite meaning
built-inattached
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