Definitions

public works

NOUN

government-funded construction

Synonyms

WEAK

construction projects publicly funded construction

Example Sentences

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The upfront cost for each interceptor is estimated at $5 million to $8 million, with ongoing operation costs up to about $3 million to $4 million per year, according to public works officials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Two blocks of municipal land, including the village office, council chambers, public works facilities, and a recreation center, sit directly above a former mine site.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Those who refuse say they are denied the chance to participate in public works schemes, often the only local work available.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

For decades the continent minimized defense outlays, opting instead to fund lavish social-welfare programs and extensive public works.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Hardly any-body could tell you the name of a city councilman, or a county commissioner, or the head of the public works department, or the planning department, or the fire department.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger