plants
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈpɫænts// UK //plˈænts// plants
n. living things that grow in the earth and have stems, leaves, and roots. They usually need water and sunlight to live and make their own food.
n. multicellular organisms of the kingdom Plantae, typically characterised by the ability to synthesise nutrients through photosynthesis. Most species possess cell walls containing cellulose and remain fixed in one location.
I need to water the plants in my garden.
The office looks much more inviting now that we have added several green plants to the lobby.
Ecologists are studying how native plants adapt to shifting rainfall patterns to predict which species might survive prolonged periods of drought.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural to refer to a collection of vegetation or decorative greenery.