plant

A living organism that typically absorbs water and inorganic substances through its roots and synthesizes nutrients in its leaves by photosynthesis.

• She placed a potted plant on the windowsill to catch the morning sunlight.

A factory or complex of buildings with machinery for manufacturing goods or generating power.

• The company decided to build an automobile assembly plant just outside the city.

A person placed secretly within an organization to spy, or an item planted to incriminate someone.

• The detective suspected that the new hire was an undercover plant sent by rivals.