factory

As a noun factory is

(obsolete) a trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

As nouns the difference between factory and manufacturer

is that factory is a trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country while manufacturer is one that manufactures.

As nouns the difference between factory and foundry

is that factory is a trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country while foundry is a facility that melts metals in special furnaces and pours the molten metal into molds to make products. Foundries are usually specified according to the type of metal dealt with: iron foundry, brass foundry, etc.

Outfit is a related term of factory.

As nouns the difference between outfit and factory

is that outfit is a set of clothing (with accessories) while factory is (obsolete) a trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

As a verb outfit

is to provide with, usually for a specific purpose.

Factory is a related term of partnership.

As nouns the difference between factory and partnership

is that factory is (obsolete) a trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country while partnership is the state of being associated with a partner.

As a proper noun house

is (us) the house of representatives, "the house".

As a noun factory is

(obsolete) a trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

Organisation is a related term of factory.

As nouns the difference between organisation and factory

is that organisation is organization while factory is (obsolete) a trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

Business is a synonym of factory.

As nouns the difference between business and factory

is that business is (countable) a specific commercial enterprise or establishment while factory is (obsolete) a trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

As an adjective business

is of, to, pertaining to or utilized for purposes of conducting trade, commerce, governance, advocacy or other professional purposes.

Institution is a related term of factory.

As nouns the difference between institution and factory

is that institution is institution while factory is (obsolete) a trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

As nouns the difference between shop and factory

is that shop is an establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well while factory is a trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

As a verb shop

is to visit shops; to look around shops with the intention of buying something.

As an interjection shop

is Used to attract the services of a shop assistant