public works
plural noun
Definition of public works
: works (such as schools, highways, docks) constructed for public use or enjoyment especially when financed and owned by the government
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PUBLIC WORKS Defined for English Language Learners
public works
plural noun
Definition of public works for English Language Learners
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: buildings and structures (such as schools, highways, and docks) that are built and owned by a government
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about public works
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