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Definition of factory

factory

/ˈfæk.tɚ.i/
fac · to · ry
Plural:factories
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• noun

1

A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled primarily by machinery.

Example

"The automobile company opened a new factory to significantly increase its production of electric vehicles."

2

A trading post or station established by merchants in a foreign country.

Example

"During the 17th century, the East India Company established a heavily fortified factory on the coast of India."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century (denoting a merchant's trading station): via Portuguese 'feitoria' or from late Latin 'factorium' (an oil press), from Latin 'factor' (doer, maker), from 'facere' (to make). The modern sense of a manufacturing plant emerged in the early 17th century.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Factory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/factory
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