House-raising (Noun)
Meaning
Construction by a group of neighbors.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The community came together for a traditional house-raising, where they built a new home for a family in need.
- The Amish community organized a house-raising event, where they constructed a new barn for a local farmer.
- In the old days, house-raisings were a common occurrence, where neighbors would gather to build a new home for a newlywed couple.
- The town's annual house-raising festival brought together volunteers from all over to build affordable housing for low-income families.
- The Mennonite church organized a house-raising event, where they built a new home for a family who had lost theirs in a fire.