roadwork

[ rohd-wurk ]

noun

1. work, as construction or repairs, done on a road.
2. a conditioning exercise for an athlete consisting of running considerable distances in areas that are reasonably free of obstructions or traffic, as fields or country roads: performed chiefly by boxers in training for a bout.

roadwork

/ ˈrəʊdˌwɜːk /

noun

1. sports training by running along roads

Word History and Origins

Origin of roadwork¹

First recorded in 1885–90; road + work

Example Sentences

Imagine you’re in a hurry to be somewhere when you come up on roadwork.

From Popular-Science

This roadwork is so noteworthy that is has its own name: “Carmageddon.”

From The Daily Beast

We returned home after a hectic twenty miles of roadwork and I broke the glass as I slammed the car door.

From Project Gutenberg

Even the roadwork or statute labour has more effect and comes nearer to giving good roads than in the large-farm districts.

From Project Gutenberg

If there was any doubt what he meant, he set Jason an example of fine roadwork.

From Project Gutenberg

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