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factory Synonyms
Another word for factory
Choosing another word for factory depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled primarily by machinery.
Usage Example
"The automobile company opened a new plant to significantly increase its production of electric vehicles."
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plant
manufactory
Strong
mill
works
foundry
workshop
shop
Weak
workroom
• noun (Context 2)
A trading post or station established by merchants in a foreign country.
Usage Example
"During the 17th century, the East India Company established a heavily fortified trading post on the coast of India."
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trading post
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station
outpost
entrepot
emporium
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Factory. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/factory