/ Dictionary / Index P Public Works Administration: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Pub'lic Works' Administra"tion Pronunciation: [key] the U.S. federal agency (1933–44) that instituted and administered projects for the construction of public works. Abbr.: PWA, P.W.A. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. public works publish Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cygnet Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language