manufactories

Definition of manufactoriesnext
plural of manufactory
as in factories
a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods recent years have seen a tremendous growth in manufactories all along the river

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Noun
  • Rather than concentrating only on the finished garment, Bluesign evaluates the factories behind it, including their chemical management, environmental practices and worker safety systems.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
  • Some miners moved into nearby factories run by the likes of Hoover, Burberry, Ford and Panasonic.
    Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Suitsupply, a European men’s suit company known for Italian fabrics from mills like Larusmiani and Vitale Barberis Canonico, is also expected to open this year.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
  • The process required onboarding suppliers across the value chain, from weaving mills and dye houses to laminators and trim manufacturers, into the same chemical management and environmental framework.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Researchers from Harvard and other institutions recently published a study in the journal Nature Communications that suggests those who live near nuclear power plants may be at higher risk for cancer.
    Krisztian Elcsics, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
  • Don’t miss the Botanical Garden Shop near the entrance, which sells plants, flowers, and seeds.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
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“Manufactories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufactories. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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