factories
word · lemma: factory
/ˈfæktɝiz/
/fˈæktəɹˌiz/
Definition
Buildings or places where goods are made in large amounts, usually by machines.
Usage & Nuances
'Factories' is the plural form of 'factory.' Common collocations: 'car factories,' 'textile factories.' Don't confuse with 'plants' (often used for heavy industry) or 'workshops' (smaller scale). Used in both formal and everyday language.
Spanish: fábricasPortuguese (BR): fábricasPortuguese (PT): fábricasChinese (Simplified): 工厂Chinese (Traditional): 工廠Hindi: कारखानोंArabic: مصانعBengali: কারখানাগুলোRussian: фабрики - заводыJapanese: 工場Vietnamese: nhà máyKorean: 공장들Turkish: fabrikalarUrdu: فیکٹریاںIndonesian: pabrik-pabrik
Example Sentences
Many factories make clothes for stores.
basic
The city has several big factories.
basic
Workers in factories use many machines.
basic
Most of the old factories were replaced with modern buildings.
natural
Some factories run day and night to meet demand.
natural
After the recession, many factories had to shut down.
natural