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factory

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of factory

a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods

  • the new factory will create hundreds of much-needed jobs
Synonyms of factory

manufactory, mill, plant, shop, works, workshop
Words Related to factory

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atelier, studio, workplace, workroom

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