10K+

Foundry

UK //ˈfaʊndri//US //ˈfaʊndri//

Definition

A facility where metals are melted and cast into shapes or products.

In simple words: A place where metal is melted and shaped.

Examples

  • The old foundry is now a museum of industrial history.
  • He worked at the foundry, where they made metal parts for machinery.
  • The foundry produced high-quality bronze sculptures.
  • After a long day at the foundry, the workers were exhausted.
  • Visiting the foundry gave me insight into metal casting techniques.

Usage notes

Used mainly in industrial contexts; not common in casual conversations. When discussing manufacturing processes or metalworking, 'foundry' is appropriate.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'foundry' as a hot 'found' place where metal is shaped.

Collocations

  • metal foundry
  • iron foundry
  • casting foundry

Synonyms

  • smeltery
  • metalworks
  • casting plant

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'found' as a past tense of 'find'.
  • Using 'foundry' in a context unrelated to metalworking.