roadwork

[ rohd-wurk ]

noun

1. work, as construction or repairs, done on a road.
2. a conditioning exercise for an athlete consisting of running considerable distances in areas that are reasonably free of obstructions or traffic, as fields or country roads: performed chiefly by boxers in training for a bout.

roadwork

/ ˈrəʊdˌwɜːk /

noun

1. sports training by running along roads

Word History and Origins

Origin of roadwork¹

First recorded in 1885–90; road + work

Example Sentences

Six members of a roadwork crew plunged to their deaths.

From Seattle Times

How quickly repairs are made will depend on a variety of factors, including the time it takes to assess the damage, equipment replacement, roadwork access issues and workforce availability.

From Seattle Times

The safety board launched its investigation almost immediately after the collapse, which sent six members of a roadwork crew plunging to their deaths.

From Seattle Times

The board launched its investigation almost immediately after the collapse, which sent six members of a roadwork crew plunging to their deaths.

From Seattle Times

Six members of a roadwork crew plunged to their deaths in the collapse.

From Seattle Times

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