factory

noun
UK: /ˈfæktri/
US: /ˈfæktri/

  1. A building or group of buildings where goods are made, usually with machines.

    1. The factory makes cars every day, it is a very big factory. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our factory produces various electronic components, increasing the amount of output from last year. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place that produces something, often quickly and in large quantities.

    1. She is a baby factory, she has a lot of children. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician became a factory for producing new laws, some controversial. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

plant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "factory" in English means: A building or group of buildings where goods are made, usually with machines., A place that produces something, often quickly and in large quantities..

The phonetic transcription of "factory" is /ˈfæktri/ in British English and /ˈfæktri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "factory": plant.

Example usage of "factory": "The factory makes cars every day, it is a very big factory.". More examples on the page.