Synonyms of construction

construction

noun

kən-ˈstrək-shən 

1

as in structure

something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts

the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the "some assembly required" warning suggested

Synonyms & Similar Words

• structure
• erection
• arrangement
• assembly
• framework
• geometry
• frame
• configuration
• shell
• skeleton
• geography

2

as in interpretation

a statement that makes something clear

could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interpretation
• explanation
• illustration
• translation
• analysis
• exegesis
• elucidation
• exposition
• explication
• definition
• clarification
• illumination
• road map
• reasoning
• demonstration
• meaning
• annotation
• decoding
• restatement
• justification
• commentary
• comment
• rationalization
• gloss
• enactment
• rationale
• deciphering
• paraphrase
• enlightenment
• edification
• epexegesis
• disentanglement
• warning
• caveat
• unscrambling
• caution

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of construction

The final evaluation of those materials was left to the Board of Regents, whose eight members include seven executives from the private-equity, construction, and oil-and-gas industries; only one regent has a background in education. — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

And a Public Policy Institute of California poll from July showed that 73% of residents oppose the construction of data centers in their communities. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

That pattern is likely to be replicated in future jobs reports as sectors with large shares of women workers, such as health care and social services, continue to expand while male-heavy sectors like construction and tech either shrink or stagnate. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026

The backup fiber was severed during construction work in New Jersey. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026