Manufactory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /manjʊˈfakt(ə)ɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Manufactory is a noun meaning (archaic) A manufacturing process; a particular industry or part of an industry.
Meaning
(archaic) A manufacturing process; a particular industry or part of an industry.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A plant where something is manufactured; a factory.
- (obsolete) Relating to manufacture.
Example Sentences
The furnaces of the manufactory must be fed.
The manufactory of sugar is generally in German hands.
Smalt from the King of France's porcelain manufactory at Sevres fused into a mass, and resigned its colour.
We have just changed horses at Birmingham where I was two years ago and we visited the manufactories which are very curious.
Word Forms
- manufactories
Synonyms for manufactory
Depending on context, synonyms include mill, factory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include factory, mill, plant, manufactury, manufacturess, matmaking.
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