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Factory

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfæktri//ˈfæktəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfæktri//ˈfæktəri/"]/

Meaning of Factory

a building or group of buildings where goods are made, mainly by machine

In simple words: A place where things are made.

Factory in a sentence

• a car factory
• The factory closed down ten years ago.
• She works in the local textile factory.
• **factory workers**
• He works in a shoe factory.
• They had to close the factory down in the recession.
• capital to set up a ceramics factory
• a chocolate/​clothing/​soap factory
• This record label has become a real hit factory *(= one that produces a lot of successful songs)*.
• These universities are becoming colourless degree factories, with no sense of what higher learning is really about.

How to use Factory

Use this word in a neutral or business context. Avoid using it in casual conversations or informal settings that don't relate to work or manufacturing.

Grammar pattern

factory + noun (e.g. factory worker)

Memory hint

Think of 'factory' as a 'fact-or-y' place where facts are turned into products.

Related words

Collocations with Factory

• large
• small
• modern
• build
• open
• set up
• make something
• produce something
• open
• manager
• owner
• worker
• at factory
• in factory

Synonyms for Factory

• plant
• mill
• manufacturing facility
• industrial complex

Opposites of Factory

• home
• field
• office

Common mistakes with Factory

• Confuse with 'factory' vs 'manufacture' - factory is a place, manufacture is a process.
• Use 'factories' incorrectly in singular contexts.
• Mix up 'factory' with 'workshop', which usually refers to smaller, less industrial places.

Frequently asked questions about Factory

What does Factory mean?

A place where things are made.

What is the definition of Factory?

a building or group of buildings where goods are made, mainly by machine

How do you use Factory in a sentence?

a car factory

Can you give another example of Factory?

The factory closed down ten years ago.

What are synonyms for Factory?

Common alternatives include plant, mill, manufacturing facility, industrial complex.

What is the opposite of Factory?

Opposite meanings include home, field, office.

What words go with Factory?

It commonly pairs with large, small, modern, build, open, set up, make something, produce something, open, manager, owner, worker, at factory, in factory.

What are common mistakes when using Factory?

Confuse with 'factory' vs 'manufacture' - factory is a place, manufacture is a process. Use 'factories' incorrectly in singular contexts. Mix up 'factory' with 'workshop', which usually refers to smaller, less industrial places.

How do you pronounce Factory?

US: /["/ˈfæktri//ˈfæktəri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfæktri//ˈfæktəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Factory?

Use this word in a neutral or business context. Avoid using it in casual conversations or informal settings that don't relate to work or manufacturing.

What CEFR level is Factory?

"Factory" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.