B2nounworktechnology
US/məˈʃiː.nər.i/
UK/məˈʃiː.nər.i/
large machines, or the parts of a machine, used in a factory or on a farm
In context
The factory spent a million dollars on new machinery last year.
Workers must wear ear protection when operating heavy machinery.
The farm relies on modern machinery to harvest crops quickly.
Words that go with machinery
adjective + noun
- heavy machineryOnly trained staff may operate heavy machinery.
- agricultural machineryThe company exports agricultural machinery to Africa.
- industrial machineryIndustrial machinery needs regular maintenance.
verb + noun
- operate machineryDo not drive or operate machinery after taking this medicine.
noun + noun
- machinery and equipmentThe loan covers machinery and equipment for the new plant.
noun + preposition
- piece of machineryThat is an expensive piece of machinery.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
many machineriesCorrect: a lot of machinery