physical plant

noun

the infrastructure and buildings used in the operation of a given facility

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Meanings

nounphysical plant (uncountable)
  1. uncountablethe infrastructure and buildings used in the operation of a given facility
  2. uncountablecollectively, the staff responsible for maintaining such infrastructure, including buildings, facilities, and grounds; custodial staff
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APA

physical plant. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physical%20plant

MLA

“physical plant.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physical%20plant. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “physical plant,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physical%20plant.

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