English · Work & Business
factory
/ˈfæktri/
[/ˈfæktri/]
a building where goods are made
Beginnernoun
Definition
A factory is a large building where goods are made, usually using machines.
Example
She works in a clothing factory.
She works in a clothing factory.
Etymology
From Latin 'factorium', a place of making.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in talk about work.