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

The work was set to start … Continue reading More roadwork and rail projects are getting underway in CT. —Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025

This isn’t the first time construction has impacted At a May 10 home game between the A’s and the New York Yankees, fans reported encountering significant travel delays due to roadwork and congestion. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025

Even the most routine trip can present unexpected challenges: sudden weather shifts, unexpected roadwork or erratic pedestrian behavior. —Xingjian "xj" Zhang, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

In many communities, outside duty, (such as certain roadwork) which is shown as overtime, is paid by companies, and not the municipality. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025

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