Definition

A place where goods are made or produced, often in large quantities.

Example

The new manufactory will create hundreds of jobs in the area.

Conversation

Have you ever visited a manufactory before?

No, I haven’t, but I’ve heard they can be really interesting.

Yeah, I think it would be cool to see how things are made in a manufactory.

Definitely! It would be fun to learn about the production process.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Manufactory is formed from "manu-" (from Latin *manu*, meaning by hand) and "facere" (meaning to make or do). The word refers to a place where things are made by hand or through manual labor.

Memory Tip

Think of making things 'by hand' ('manu-') in a place where they are produced ('facere'). This helps you remember that a manufactory is a place for making goods.

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