construction

con-struc-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The process or industry of building structures.

  2. 2.

    A building or other structure.

  3. 3.

    The way in which something is built or made.

  4. 4.

    (Grammar) A group of words forming a phrase or sentence.

  5. 5.

    An interpretation or explanation.

Forms

plural: constructions

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    under construction — being built or repaired
  • •
    construction site — an area where building work is in progress
  • •
    construction worker — someone who works in the building industry

Related words

Antonyms: demolition, destruction
See also: building, construct, structure
Synonyms: building, creation, erection

Etymology

From Latin "constructio" meaning a putting together, from "construere" (to heap up, build).