Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

factory

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