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construction
noun
con·struc·tion kən-ˈstrək-shən 
constructionally adverb
Example Sentences
Construction of the new bridge will begin in the spring. Construction on the bridge will occur daily from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Note the similar construction of the buildings. Some people think it is wrong to end a sentence with a preposition, but the construction is quite common in English. That verb is commonly used in passive constructions. This word is used in positive constructions. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Rio Tinto said its share of construction costs would be around $1.3 billion, with work on site starting early next year. 
Rhiannon Hoyle, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Jail planners arrived at the new estimate by considering industry data that shows the increases in construction costs since late 2020 were between 27% and 33%. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 The rents a landlord can fetch in Lawrence are lower than points closer to Boston, but construction costs are comparable, meaning a developer gets a higher return on investment by building elsewhere. Andrew Brinker, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 The media giant has declined to disclose overall construction costs or other details. Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 After a long discussion, that body was persuaded to lease the land to the church, so, in 1984, both parties agreed to begin construction, Kearl says, without a long-term lease. The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 The plan is to begin construction in May and occupy the building in the second quarter of 2025, according to the report to the task force. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Right now construction costs are 40% higher than originally anticipated, Johnson said. Cynthia Howell, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2022 Naperville’s 20% share is $3.2 million, which includes construction costs of $3 million and engineering costs of $210,600. Suzanne Baker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 See More
Rhiannon Hoyle, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Jail planners arrived at the new estimate by considering industry data that shows the increases in construction costs since late 2020 were between 27% and 33%. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 The rents a landlord can fetch in Lawrence are lower than points closer to Boston, but construction costs are comparable, meaning a developer gets a higher return on investment by building elsewhere. Andrew Brinker, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 The media giant has declined to disclose overall construction costs or other details. Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 After a long discussion, that body was persuaded to lease the land to the church, so, in 1984, both parties agreed to begin construction, Kearl says, without a long-term lease. The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 The plan is to begin construction in May and occupy the building in the second quarter of 2025, according to the report to the task force. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Right now construction costs are 40% higher than originally anticipated, Johnson said. Cynthia Howell, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2022 Naperville’s 20% share is $3.2 million, which includes construction costs of $3 million and engineering costs of $210,600. Suzanne Baker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of construction was in the 14th century Phrases Containing construction
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