public works
noun plural
Simple Definition of public works
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: buildings and structures (such as schools, highways, and docks) that are built and owned by a government
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Full Definition of public works
: works (as schools, highways, docks) constructed for public use or enjoyment especially when financed and owned by the government
1606
First Known Use of public works
1606
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