noun
works
everything available or included
He orders a burger with the works.
Etymology
The works developed from a complete apparatus or collection of operations. Informally, it means the entire available set, with every option included.
More examples
- Their package includes meals, tours, and the works.
- She wanted the whole works for her birthday party.
- We replaced the pipes, wiring, and the works.
Forms
works
Similar words
- everything
- The direct, neutral equivalent.
- the lot
- An informal expression meaning all of it.