infrastructure

noun B2 Formal

Meaning

Infrastructure refers to the fundamental facilities and systems that support the functioning of a society, such as transportation, communication, and utilities.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse infrastructure with superstructure, which refers to the buildings and structures built on top of the infrastructure.

Example Sentences

How can we improve the city's infrastructure quickly and affordably ?

The city needs better infrastructure to support more people .

The government invested heavily in the country's transportation infrastructure .

The government plans to improve the city's infrastructure next year .

Word in Context

Every morning Anna cycles to the small station near her flat and watches the city wake up . Lately the local council has been fixing the roads and mending the water pipes , so people talk more about the town's infrastructure . The work sometimes delays her commute , but she feels safer when drains are clear and crossings are painted . On weekends she helps a neighbourhood group plant flowers near the bus stop to make the area more pleasant . Small changes like these make daily life easier for everyone .

Common Phrases

critical infrastructure infrastructure development public infrastructure

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