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Facility

UK /["/fəˈsɪləti/"]/US /["/fəˈsɪləti/"]/

Definition

buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose

In simple words: A place or building used for a specific purpose.

Examples

  • The new sports facility will open next month.
  • She showed great facility in learning languages quickly.
  • This facility can accommodate up to 500 guests.
  • His facility for mathematics is impressive.
  • The facility includes a gym, a swimming pool, and a cafeteria.
  • They renovated the facility to improve its energy efficiency.
  • She found a facility near her home that offers yoga classes.
  • The university provides excellent research facilities for its students.
  • Due to his artistic facility, he was accepted into the prestigious art program.

Usage notes

Commonly used to refer to buildings or services, like sports facilities or medical facilities. Avoid in casual conversation when referring to informal places.

Grammar pattern

facility + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'facility' as a 'place' — like a school or gym, where things happen.

Collocations

  • excellent
  • first-class
  • good
  • have
  • offer
  • provide
  • be available
  • exist
  • include something
  • management
  • manager
  • facility for
  • a range of facilities
  • large
  • 50 000-square-foot
  • etc.
  • design
  • build
  • construct
  • be located
  • house
  • facility for
  • central
  • backup
  • support
  • have
  • offer
  • provide
  • allow something
  • allow for something
  • facility for
  • amazing
  • great
  • have
  • show
  • with facility
  • facility for

Synonyms

  • building
  • venue
  • establishment
  • site
  • center

Antonyms

  • inability
  • impediment

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'facilities' — the plural refers to multiple locations or amenities.
  • Using 'facility' to refer to an object instead of a place.
  • Incorrectly using 'facility' in informal contexts.