foundry

noun

found·ry ˈfau̇n-drē

plural foundries

: an establishment where founding is carried on

: the act, process, or art of casting metals

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In the modern chip industry, most companies design their products and then outsource production to a handful of manufacturers known as foundries. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 Many Hispanics initially came for blue-collar work, including jobs with the railroads, the Woodruff & Edwards foundry in Elgin and even at a farm that grew mushrooms for Campbell’s Soup in West Chicago. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for foundry

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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

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The first known use of foundry was in 1536

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foundry

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found·ry ˈfau̇n-drē

plural foundries

: a building or factory where metals are cast

foundry

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