1 a [count] : something (such as a building or large piece of equipment) that is built for a specific purpose
▪ a large manufacturing facility ▪ a new sewage-treatment facility ▪ The injured child was rushed to a medical facility. [=a hospital] ▪ a correctional facility [=a prison]
b [count] : something that makes an action, operation, or activity easier — usually plural ▪ The resort offers a wide range of facilities for young and old alike.
c facilities [plural] informal : bathroom
▪ The facilities are at the end of the corridor. 2 : skill and ease in doing something [singular] ▪ He had a great facility for writing. [noncount] ▪ He had great facility with words. ▪ She handled the crisis with facility.
▪ a large manufacturing facility ▪ a new sewage-treatment facility ▪ The injured child was rushed to a medical facility. [=a hospital] ▪ a correctional facility [=a prison]
b [count] : something that makes an action, operation, or activity easier — usually plural ▪ The resort offers a wide range of facilities for young and old alike.
c facilities [plural] informal : bathroom
▪ The facilities are at the end of the corridor.





