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Definition of roadworks
roadworks
/ˈroʊdˌwɜːrks/
road · works
Plural:roadworks
roadworks Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
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British The construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, or a section of road where such work is taking place.
Example
"Commuters experienced severe delays on the motorway this morning due to ongoing roadworks."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Roadworks. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/roadworks