erection

noun
UK: /ɪˈrekʃən/
US: /ɪˈrekʃən/

  1. The process or state of something being built or put up.

    1. The erection of the new building took two years.
    2. The erection of the statue in the town square was a significant public event.

  2. The state of a man's penis becoming firm and raised.

    1. He experienced an erection when he saw her.
    2. The doctor asked about any problems with achieving an erection.

Synonyms

construction building structure

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "erection" in English means: The process or state of something being built or put up., The state of a man's penis becoming firm and raised..

The phonetic transcription of "erection" is /ɪˈrekʃən/ in British English and /ɪˈrekʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "erection": construction, building, structure.

Example usage of "erection": "The erection of the new building took two years.". More examples on the page.