machinery — machines collectively, especially those in a factory or used for a particular purpose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: machines collectively, especially those in a factory or used for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈʃiːnəri/
Example Sentences
- The coffee shop owner was proud of his expensive espresso machinery, until it broke down on the busiest morning of the year.
- Modern farming relies heavily on sophisticated machinery.
- The machinery of democracy requires active citizen participation.
machinery
NOUN[/məˈʃiːnəri/]
machines collectively, especially those in a factory or used for a particular purpose
Factory filled with industrial machines
Where machinery meets scenery!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 16th-century French 'machinerie', which combines the Latin 'machina' (machine, device) with the collective suffix '-ery'. The term evolved during the Industrial Revolution to denote an aggregate of machines or mechanical systems working together.
Breakdown
machine (from Latin machina, meaning device or engine) + -ery (collective suffix forming nouns denoting a collection, practice, or place associated with the root word).
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📝Examples
“The coffee shop owner was proud of his expensive espresso machinery, until it broke down on the busiest morning of the year.”
“Modern farming relies heavily on sophisticated machinery.”
“The machinery of democracy requires active citizen participation.”
“Safety training is essential before operating any heavy machinery.”
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