noun
plant
A facility used for manufacturing or industrial processing.
The plant produces steel parts for cars and farm equipment.
Etymology
Plant acquired an industrial sense for equipment installed to carry out an operation. The name broadened from the installed machinery to the whole manufacturing facility.
More examples
- The treatment plant cleans wastewater before releasing it into the river.
- Both plants shut down for routine maintenance each summer.
- The company invests in new plant and equipment each year.
Forms
plant · plants