roadwork
/ˈroʊdwɜːrk/
noun
- The activity of building, repairing, or maintaining roads.
- Roadwork on Main Street caused traffic delays all morning.
- The crew started roadwork at dawn to repave the highway.
- Drivers should expect roadwork signs and slow down in construction zones.
- Training for running or cycling on roads, especially as part of an athlete's preparation.
- Cyclists often do roadwork to get used to real traffic conditions.
- The marathon runner focused on roadwork to build endurance on pavement.
- His training plan includes roadwork three times a week.
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