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fac·to·ry

factory

 
 
pronunciation:
faek tr i [or] faek tri
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part of speech: noun
inflections: factories
definition: A factory is a building or group of buildings where people and machines make things.
The children were excited to visit a chocolate factory for their school trip. They wanted to see how chocolate is made.Kevin's father works in a factory that makes cars.
 
synonyms:
plant, works
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