construction · noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/
construction (BUILDING WORK)
B2 U the work of building something, especially houses, offices, bridges, etc.
Dictionary examples:
the construction industry
The next decade saw the construction of many more office blocks.
She works in construction.
This website is currently under construction.
Learner example:
It [is] worth mentioning that a huge gym is under construction. (First Certificate in English; B2; Farsi)
construction (LARGE BUILDING)
B2 C something that is built
Dictionary example:
a large steel construction
Learner example:
It would be a pity to build a modern construction there. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)
construction (WORDS)
B2 C The construction of a sentence or phrase is the way the words are arranged.
Dictionary example:
Pay attention to sentence construction and check word order.
