infrastructure

Pronunciation

Noun B1 Intermediate

The basic physical systems and structures, such as roads, bridges, and power supplies, that a country or organisation needs to function.

"The city needs to invest more in its ageing infrastructure."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The city needs to invest more in its ageing _____."

Answer: infrastructure

In your own words, what does "infrastructure" mean?

The basic physical systems and structures, such as roads, bridges, and power supplies, that a country or organisation needs to function.