roadwork

noun

road·​work ˈrōd-ˌwərk 

1

: work done in constructing or repairing roads

2

: conditioning for an athletic contest (such as a boxing match) consisting mainly of long runs

Examples of roadwork in a Sentence

The roadwork caused a backup in traffic.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sections of roadwork, albeit with no workers. — Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026

The roadwork is scheduled to be completed by the end of August. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026

Surface streets, including sections of Main Street and River Road, are also expected to see roadwork during the summer months. — Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 May 2026

Mojave National Preserve officials also rescinded the demand that the company pay damages stemming from the roadwork, the suit states. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for roadwork

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork