factory
Translation
factory, plant, mill
Examples
He works in a car factory.
He works in a car factory.
The old factory is now a museum.
The old factory is now a museum.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an (type) factory)) a building for a specific type of production. She works at a chocolate factory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: plant, mill, workshop, works
Etymology
From Latin 'factorium' meaning 'place of makers', which comes from 'factor', meaning 'maker' or 'doer'.
Memory Tips
A 'factory' is a place where a 'factor' (a maker) works to manufacture things.