plant
Plural
plants
1
a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.
- The gardener watered the plant every morning.
- The oak is a type of plant known as a tree.
- The orchid is a beautiful tropical plant.
- The rose is a popular plant known for its beautiful flowers.
- The tomato plant in my garden is starting to bear fruit.
Synonyms:
2
a place, such as a factory, in which an industrial process happens or where power is produced
- The chemical plant manufactures various industrial chemicals.
- The automotive plant assembles cars using automated machinery.
- He works night shifts at the power plant.
- She got a job at the manufacturing plant after completing her engineering degree.
- We could see the smoke rising from the industrial plant on the outskirts of town.
Synonyms:
3
something planted secretly for discovery by another
4
an actor situated in the audience whose acting is rehearsed but seems spontaneous to the audience