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November 24, 2017 Word of the Day

the works noun
the works
noun
A pizza with the works
A pizza with the works
Definition of THE WORKS

informal

: everything

  • They ordered a pizza with the works. [=with all the different toppings that were available]

  • When we went to New York, we visited the museums, did some shopping, saw some shows—the whole works.

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