Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
factory
noun
/ˈfæk.tər.i/
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Definition
A factory is a building or place where goods are manufactured or assembled.
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Examples
- The car factory produces thousands of vehicles each year.
- Workers at the textile factory make fabrics and clothing.
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Meaning
Factories are facilities that use machines and labor to produce products on a large scale.
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Synonyms
- Manufacturing plant
- Production facility
- Mill