freestanding
/ˌfriːˈstæn.dɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌfriːˈstæn.dɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfrē-ˈstan-diŋ/ (ame, mw)
freestanding — adjective
- freestandingpositive
- more freestandingcomparative
- most freestandingsuperlative
1. made to stand by itself rather than being fixed to a wall, cabinet, or other sup
made to stand by itself rather than being fixed to a wall, cabinet, or other support
Nadia bought a freestanding mirror for the corner beside her desk.
freestanding + furniture noun
The plumber replaced the old sink with a freestanding basin yesterday.
used for bathroom fittings
Yumi moved the freestanding heater away from the children's play mat.
At the market, Amira tested a freestanding shelf before loading boxes onto it.
The showroom displayed a freestanding bathtub under the wide bathroom window.
- standalone
often used for single units or devices, especially in technical contexts
- self-supporting
stresses physical support and structural stability
- unattached
only says it is not joined to something else, not that it is designed to stand alone
- built-in
fixed into a wall, cabinet, or other fitted structure
- wall-mounted
attached directly to a wall instead of standing on the floor
文法句型
freestanding + noun
be + freestanding
用法筆記
Most often describes furniture, appliances, and bathroom fittings that can stand on the floor by themselves. Distinguish from 'built-in', which means fixed into a wall, cabinet, or larger unit.