C1nounformalurbantransport
US/ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər/
UK/ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃə/
the basic systems a country or city needs, such as roads, bridges, power and water supply
In context
The government plans to spend billions on transport infrastructure in the Mekong Delta.
The city's infrastructure has not kept up with its rapid growth.
Heavy floods damaged roads, bridges and other vital infrastructure.
Words that go with infrastructure
noun + noun
- transport infrastructureBetter transport infrastructure would cut journey times.
- infrastructure projectThe new bridge is the largest infrastructure project in the province.
verb + preposition
- invest in infrastructureCities must invest in infrastructure before they grow.
adjective + noun
- public infrastructureMuch of the public infrastructure was built decades ago.
- aging infrastructureAging infrastructure causes frequent water cuts.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The country needs more infrastructures.Correct: The country needs more infrastructure.