Facility Definition

facility
noun
  1. a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry; "the assembly plant is an enormous facility"
  2. skillful performance or ability without difficulty; "his quick adeptness was a product of good design"; "he was famous for his facility as an archer"
  3. a natural effortlessness; "they conversed with great facility"; "a happy readiness of conversation"--Jane Austen
  4. something designed and created to serve a particular function and to afford a particular convenience or service; "catering facilities"; "toilet facilities"; "educational facilities"
  5. a service that an organization or a piece of equipment offers you; "a cell phone with internet facility"

"Facility" in song lyrics

See how facility is used in real songs:

  • "And get ate up quick inside the rap facility"
    Akrobatik — Always Bet On Ak
  • "Your decrepit facility"
    Atoms Family — Who Am I?
  • "Shell cases pile up your facility"
    Caltroit (Black Milk & Bishop Lamont) f/ Elzhi, Phat Kat — Goatit

Usage tips for "facility"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "facility" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for facility to find words that pair well.

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