construction
word
Definition
Construction is the process of building something such as a house, road, or bridge. It can also mean the thing being built or the way something is formed or put together, especially in language.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for buildings, roads, and infrastructure: 'construction work', 'construction site', 'under construction'. It is often uncountable for the activity, but countable in specific meanings like grammar ('a strange construction'). Don't confuse it with 'building', which more often refers to the finished structure.
Example Sentences
The school is under construction.
basic
My uncle works in construction.
basic
Road construction starts next month.
basic
There’s so much construction downtown that traffic is a mess every morning.
natural
That sentence sounds odd because the construction is too formal.
natural
We had to move our shop entrance because of the construction next door.
natural