in construction

phrase

: having a job that involves building things
"What do you do for a living?" "I'm in construction."

Examples of in construction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
At the same time, Bedrock says people who want to continue operating equipment themselves should still have a place in construction for years to come. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 When there is movement in construction on buildings or streets, that means a city is alive! Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Parts and designs were standardized for the Phase II plants, which are 50 MW and on track for a more than 30% reduction in construction time. Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 Moore has amassed a career in construction planning and design, as well as serving as an educator. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in construction

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“In construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20construction. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster