Thesaurus results for FACTORY

factory

noun

ˈfak-t(ə-)rē

Definition of factory

as in mill

a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods the new factory will create hundreds of much-needed jobs

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of factory One of the acquisitions is a patent portfolio and hiring key talent from Overair, a spin-off of Karem Aircraft and backed by South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, which shut down its Overair factories in Santa Ana last year. — Pat Maio, Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026 Of that new sum, homeowners will pay nearly $600 million, while business properties like offices, factories and big apartment buildings will pay the rest. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 The vehicles share an assembly factory as well as a platform, engines and transmissions. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Ford BlueOval City, Tennessee Ford’s BlueOval City is less a single factory than an enormous EV manufacturing ecosystem. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for factory

Recent Examples of Synonyms for factory

Noun

By the second day, one friend was walking arm-in-arm toward the cinnamon bread grist mill with its cashier.

— Carlye Wisel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Denver Public Schools voted to approve a mill levy override measure nearly two weeks ago.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of mill

Noun

Like other outdoor plants, coleus requires several hours of full, direct sun each day to grow properly, maintain its coloration, and eventually bloom.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Strangely, the momentum could begin in California, a state that banned building new nuclear plants 50 years ago.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of plant

Noun

And independent shops, armed with agility and a deep connection to their communities, are writing the next chapter of shopping in America.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Even after selling the team 10 months ago, morphing the Lakers from a relative mom-and-pop shop to a massive corporation, the presence of the Buss family still couldn’t be missed.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of shop

Noun

Superintendent Howard Hepburn proposed the board to close 10 schools at a workshop on Tuesday, including William Dandy Middle in Fort Lauderdale, a school where a Schools of Hope charter school plans to move in.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Weekend membership passes are still available with options for multiday and single-day attendance, with countless activities, workshops and parties to attend.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of workshop

Noun

Her international exhibitions attracted huge crowds and her works often sold for more than $1 million.

— Kaori Kaneko, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Other highlights include the 50th anniversary of Anacostia Park’s beloved roller skating pavilion; fairs dedicated to works by female artists; and international festivals with food, music and dancing.

— Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of works

Browse Nearby Words

factors (out)

factory

factotum

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Factory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factory. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of factory

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on factory

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

conscientious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes