facility

noun

fə-ˈsi-lə-tē How to pronounce facility (audio)
Definition of facilitynext
as in institution
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose the city is known for its outstanding medical facilities

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Recent Examples of facility The company notes that the facility will help establish a domestic source of advanced electrolyte materials at a time when battery manufacturers are seeking greater control over their supply chains. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026 Whether to use the stations is a private choice, and any individual may use the facilities for either a secular or religious purpose. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026 Near the start of the year, Lindsay Clancy, the woman at the center of the criminal trial in Massachusetts that has mesmerized many chambers of social media, filed a civil action against eight health-care providers and facilities. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026 The echoes were happening much further away from me, while the humidity was less intense given the expanse of the huge facility. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for facility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facility
  1. institution
  2. building
  3. establishment
  4. installation
  5. complex
  6. institute
Noun
  • In his first years in office, DeSantis, a Catholic, created a Faith and Community initiative which partners with thousands of faith institutions across the state.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Legendary host David Letterman even pointed to Late Show parent company Paramount’s 2025 merger with Skydance as the reason behind CBS’ decision to shutter the late-night institution.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of institution
Noun
  • Audiences embraced the films for their creeping realism and slow-building scares, which transformed ordinary bedrooms, hallways and home security cameras into places where something terrifying might be lurking just outside the frame.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The early releases are only affecting schools and buildings without air conditioning.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of building
Noun
  • Meanwhile Eddie’s rise through the criminal underworld is mirrored by his rise through the British establishment, bringing him into the circle of a new oleaginous aristo played by Hugh Bonneville, who is joining the cast.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Roaches, rodent droppings and food stored at unsafe temperatures were found at Tarrant County food establishments during the latest round of health inspections, according to the inspection report.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of establishment
Noun
  • The 199-megawatt Project Lightyear solar installation slated for southwest Georgia’s Miller County.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The 3-hour DAU film is the latest in a series of movies, art installations and video projects created by Khrzhanovsky using material filmed over three years from 2008 to 2011 on a closed set in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of installation
Noun
  • The zaobanchu, located in the Forbidden City complex and around the country, had dozens of departments specializing in paintings, textiles, wood carving, materials and more — every minute aspect required to create elaborate pieces.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In Eagle-Vail, CPW is also investigating after a bear encountered a person at an apartment complex, resulting in a minor injury.
    — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of complex
Noun
  • One place to start is asking what specific employee data your organization collects, said Aiha Nguyen, director of the Labor Futures Initiative at Data & Society, a nonprofit institute studying the impacts of technology.
    — Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Oeko-Tex operates a global certification system through 17 independent textile and leather testing institutes in Europe and Japan.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of institute

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“Facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facility. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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