A living organism of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, typically growing in a permanent site, absorbing water and inorganic substances through its roots, and synthesizing nutrients in its leaves by photosynthesis using the green pigment chlorophyll.

The garden was full of various types of plants, each adding a unique color and texture to the landscape.

A place where an industrial or manufacturing process takes place.

The new car plant in the city is expected to create thousands of jobs for the local community.

A person placed in a group as a spy or informer.

The detective suspected there was a plant in the organization leaking information to the rival company.

Machinery, tools, and other equipment used for an industrial, manufacturing, or construction activity (usually treated as uncountable).

The company invested heavily in new plant to increase production.

plantverb

To place a seed, bulb, or plant in the ground so that it can grow.

She decided to plant tomatoes in her garden this spring.

To establish or set up something firmly.

He planted the idea in their minds during the meeting.

To place something in a particular position, often secretly or with a specific purpose.

The detective planted a microphone in the suspect's office.

To introduce or establish a colony or settlement.

The explorers planted a new settlement on the island.