works

British  

/ wɜːks /

plural noun

1. (often functioning as singular) a place where a number of people are employed, such as a factory

2. the sum total of a writer's or artist's achievements, esp when considered together

   the works of Shakespeare

3. the deeds of a person, esp virtuous or moral deeds performed as religious acts

   works of charity

4. the interior parts of the mechanism of a machine, etc

   the works of a clock

5. informal in preparation

6. See spanner

7. slang

   1. full or extreme treatment

   2. a very violent physical beating

      to give someone the works

8. slang a syringe

9. (modifier) of or denoting a racing car, etc, that is officially entered by a manufacturer in an event

   a works entry

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Example Sentences

He is the son of Bruce Bible, who works for Sierra Canyon’s football program.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Monumental Nature includes 30 works across the botanic gardens in west London and will run until 31 January 2027.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Next, there needs to be a long-term plan to ensure building materials’ emissions are reduced, said Will DiMaggio, who works in the climate unit of the NYC Mayor’s Office.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Here’s how it works: First a fan wires him money using a platform like Venmo or Zelle.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“Not everything works out the way you want it to,” Dr. Ramaswami said.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste