Power Plant

Pronunciation: /paʊər plænt/

Definitions of power plant

noun The term 'power plant' refers to the entire facility, including the generators, turbines, and other equipment used in the electricity generation process.

Example Sentences

A1 A power plant generates electricity.

A2 The power plant is located near the city.

B1 The new power plant will be more energy efficient.

B2 The government is investing in renewable energy power plants.

C1 The power plant underwent extensive renovations to meet environmental regulations.

C2 The power plant's output capacity has doubled in the last decade.

Examples of power plant in a Sentence

formal The power plant is responsible for generating electricity for the entire city.

informal Did you know the power plant is shutting down for maintenance next week?

slang I heard the power plant is getting a major upgrade soon.

figurative Her determination was like a power plant, fueling her success.

Grammatical Forms of power plant

• plural: power plants
• comparative: more powerful
• superlative: most powerful
• present tense: power plant
• future tense: will power plant
• perfect tense: has powered plant
• continuous tense: is powering plant
• singular: power plant
• positive degree: power plant
• infinitive: to power plant
• gerund: power planting
• participle: power planted

Origin and Evolution of power plant

First Known Use: 1882 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'power plant' originated from the combination of the words 'power' and 'plant' to describe a facility that generates electricity or other forms of power.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to facilities that generated electricity using steam engines or water turbines, the term 'power plant' has evolved to encompass a wide range of facilities that generate power through various means such as nuclear reactors, solar panels, and wind turbines.