power plant
Americannoun
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power plants
plural
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a plant, including engines, dynamos, etc., and the building or buildings necessary for the generation of power, as electric or nuclear power.
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the machinery for supplying power for a particular mechanical process or operation.
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the engine, motor, or other power source along with related ignition, transmission, etc., components of a vehicle, aircraft, machine, etc.
noun
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the complex, including machinery, associated equipment, and the structure housing it, that is used in the generation of power, esp electrical power
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the equipment supplying power to a particular machine or for a particular operation or process
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Etymology
Origin of power plant
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Construction is progressing nearby on a 40-megawatt thermal power plant backed by Chinese funding that is due for completion next year.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Former regional lawmaker Heriberto Labrador said at a public event that the thermal power plant in Tachira was generating 70 megawatts of electricity -- sufficient to cover regional demand.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
The analysts expect the South Korean company to supply four 380-megawatt gas turbines for an initial phase of the 6.3-gigawatt gas power plant in Texas—a part of the 2025 U.S.-South Korean investment deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
As part of the deal, Google signed a 22-year contract with Finnish utility Fortum to buy up to 50% of the output from the Loviisa nuclear power plant.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Many feared they were putting themselves in mortal danger to save the power plant, but they were determined to protect their families and all the people living in the surrounding towns.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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