wind farm
Definition
Noun: A power plant that uses wind turbines to generate electricity. It consists of a group of wind turbines in the same location used for large-scale energy production.
Usage
A "wind farm" is a singular, countable noun. It refers to the entire installation or facility. It is typically used in contexts discussing renewable energy, electricity generation, and infrastructure.
Examples
- The new wind farm on the coast will provide power for thousands of homes.
- They are planning to build a large wind farm in the rural area.
- The wind farm's output varies depending on weather conditions.
Advanced Usage
- "Offshore wind farm": A wind farm located in a body of water, usually the sea. These are often larger and can capture stronger, more consistent winds.
- The country is investing heavily in offshore wind farms.
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe a dense collection of similar upright objects.
- From a distance, the cranes in the shipyard looked like a wind farm.
Variants and Related Words
- Wind park: A less common synonym for wind farm.
- Wind turbine: The individual machine with rotating blades that converts wind energy into electricity. A wind farm is composed of many wind turbines.
- Solar farm: A similar large-scale installation that uses photovoltaic panels to generate electricity from sunlight.
Synonyms
- Wind power plant
- Wind energy facility
Related Phrases
- To build/construct a wind farm
- To operate a wind farm
- Wind farm development
- Wind farm capacity (the maximum amount of power it can generate)
Noun
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a power plant that uses wind turbines to generate electricity
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