SINCE 1828
plex
noun
\ ˈpleks
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variants:
or 'plex
Definition of plex
(Entry 1 of 2)
-plex
noun combining formDefinition of -plex (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a figure of a given power
googolplex
2
: a building divided into an often specified number of spaces (such as apartments or movie theaters)
fourplex multiplex
Examples of plex in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
At Lloyd Center, the empty Sears is set to become a movie plex. — Lizzy Acker, OregonLive.com, "What is a mall in 2018? How Portland shopping centers change to meet new consumer demands," 7 May 2018 The company plans models using one, two and three containers and a four-plex combining eight containers on two levels. — John Sowell, idahostatesman, "Want to live in a shipping container? This new Boise company is making container homes," 29 Jan. 2018 A 27-year-old man and a 4-year-old boy, who witnesses identified as father and son, were killed in a fire at a four-plex apartment in Auburn overnight, authorities said. — Seattle Times Staff, The Seattle Times, "Auburn apartment fire kills 27-year-old father, 4-year-old son," 20 July 2017 Officers actually missed a chance to remove the firearm from the four-plex when Richard Sommers tried to give it to them during one of their visits on March 9, Cajina said. — Jason Green, The Mercury News, "Santa Clara: Police accused of mishandling encounter that ended in 24-year-old’s death," 18 Mar. 2017 The encounter was the culmination of at least three visits by officers that day to the four-plex Geney shared with his parents on Deborah Drive. — Jason Green, The Mercury News, "Loved ones of man slain by Santa Clara officer rally for answers," 10 May 2017 Her mortgage was $580 and her tenant in the back paid $550, allowing her to save money and buy her next property, a four-plex on Thalia Street for $12,000. — Richard A. Webster, NOLA.com, "18 years in Central City: An education in violence, drugs, isolation and hope," 27 June 2017 Riley said the company plans to demolish the home that’s there and replace it with three four-plex buildings. — Sven Berg, idahostatesman, "Apartments planned near Overland and Five Mile in West Boise," 13 June 2017 Ideally located at 119th and Lone Elm Road, Grayson Place offers a variety of villas, including stand-alone homes and four-plex units, so there’s truly something for everyone. — Kansascity, kansascity.com, "Rodrock Development’s maintenance-free neighborhoods net devoted clientele," 27 Apr. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'plex.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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