foundry

noun

found·​ry ˈfau̇n-drē 

plural foundries

1

: an establishment where founding is carried on

2

: the act, process, or art of casting metals

Examples of foundry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) committed to a dedicated foundry model, manufacturing for others. — Kerry Huang, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The first La Tortilandia was on Hemphill Street across from an old steel foundry, followed by the second on McCart Avenue where a Tacos Ernesto location continues. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026

The supports reveal traces of the foundry in subtle raw pockets amid a gleaming finish. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

There have been rumors of big-name interest in Intel's foundry because Taiwan Semiconductor , the world's largest chip manufacturer, is maxed out on capacity. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French fondrie, fonderie, from fond-, base of fondre "to cast, found entry 5" + -rie, -erie -ery

First Known Use

1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

foundry

noun

found·​ry ˈfau̇n-drē 

plural foundries

: a building or factory where metals are cast