Definition

A place where gas is made for heating and lighting purposes.

Example

The old gasworks in the city has been turned into a museum.

Conversation

Have you ever seen the old gasworks near the river?

Yeah, I passed by it the other day; it looks so abandoned.

I heard they might turn it into a museum about its history.

That would be cool! It would be interesting to learn more about how gas was made.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gasworks → The word is formed from "gas" (from Latin *gasium*, meaning a state of matter that is neither solid nor liquid) and "works" (from Old English *weorc*, meaning a place of labor or production). Gasworks refers to a facility where gas is produced or processed for use.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where gas is produced or processed ('gas') and where labor or production takes place ('works'). This helps you remember that gasworks is a facility dedicated to gas production.

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