power plant

American  

Or powerplant

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.

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power plant British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of power plant

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Achieving that security will require building nuclear power plants, rolling out renewable energy and accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles, according to Goldman Sachs economists.

From The Wall Street Journal

The oil would likely not be used for Cuba's aging thermoelectric power plants, which rely on the country's own crude production.

From Barron's

The company will fund seven new natural gas power plants and other energy infrastructure to support its largest-ever data center project.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cubans have endured regular outages as its aging power plants struggle to meet demand, with seven nationwide blackouts since 2024, including two this month, sparking rare protests.

From Barron's

Cubans have endured regular outages as its aging power plants struggle to meet demand, with seven nationwide blackouts since 2024, including two this month.

From Barron's

Related Words

• power station
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