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

Newspaper accounts from the late 1800s and early 1900s describe manatee sightings in warm water refuges like yacht basins and canals harbors, and later in areas near power plants.

From Science Daily

His conglomerate, Adani Group, builds and buys ports, factories and power plants, often under state contract or license.

From New York Times

Other countries scaled back plans to invest in new power plants, or extend the lives of ageing facilities.

From BBC

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

Related Words

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