1. not attached to or supported by another structure; standing alone
2. independent and not relying on external support or control
Usage: often used in organizational or institutional contexts

Examples

• The freestanding garage was built separately from the house.
• She bought a freestanding bookshelf that didn’t need to be mounted to the wall.
• The hospital operates as a freestanding facility, not part of a larger health system.
• They installed a freestanding bathtub in the center of the bathroom.
• The sculpture is freestanding and can be viewed from all angles.
• The company became a freestanding entity after the merger was canceled.