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Definition of roadwork

roadwork

/ˈroʊdˌwɜːrk/
road · work
Plural:roadworks
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roadwork Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Construction, maintenance, or repair work done on a road or highway (often used in the plural in British English).

Example

"Morning commuters experienced significant delays due to ongoing roadwork along the interstate."

2

Athletic training consisting of long-distance running on roads, especially as undertaken by a boxer or martial artist to build stamina and endurance.

Example

"The champion began each morning at dawn with five miles of roadwork before heading to the gym for sparring."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In American English, the singular uncountable form 'roadwork' is standard when referring to street repairs, whereas British English strongly favors the plural form 'roadworks'.

• Nearby Words

roadsign
roadster
roadway
roadwork
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roadworthy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Roadwork. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/roadwork
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