power plant

or power·plant

noun

1. a plant, including engines, dynamos, etc., and the building or buildings necessary for the generation of power, as electric or nuclear power.
2. the machinery for supplying power for a particular mechanical process or operation.
3. the engine, motor, or other power source along with related ignition, transmission, etc., components of a vehicle, aircraft, machine, etc.

power plant

noun

1. the complex, including machinery, associated equipment, and the structure housing it, that is used in the generation of power, esp electrical power
2. the equipment supplying power to a particular machine or for a particular operation or process

Word History and Origins

Origin of power plant¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

With less tritium required, the overall size of the fusion power plant can be reduced, making it easier to license, situate and construct.

From Science Daily

The revitalized agency issued new standards for lead in drinking water and tightened requirements for vehicle and power plant emissions.

From Science Magazine

When Heather Hoff took a job at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, she was skeptical of nuclear energy — so much so that she resolved to report anything questionable to the anti-nuclear group Mothers for Peace.

From Los Angeles Times

The United Kingdom said goodbye to coal-powered electricity on Monday when the last coal-fired power plant in the country closed down.

From NewsForKids.net

While renewable energy sources are already reducing the need for CO2-emitting, fossil fuel-burning power plants, industrial plants that make intense use of fossil fuels are harder to make sustainable, so flue gas capture is essential.

From Science Daily

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