Plant (noun)

1. A living organism of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, typically growing in a permanent site, absorbing water and nutrients through its roots, and producing leaves, stems, and flowers.
2. A large manufactured structure, typically of metal, used for storage or processing.
3. An establishment where something is manufactured, grown, or maintained.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french plante, from latin planta "sprout, shoot", based on greek plazesthai "to cause to grow".

Examples:

1. A beautiful garden with a variety of plants.
2. A chemical plant.
3. A power plant.
4. A nuclear power plant.
5. The company is opening a new plant next year.