factory-made (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfæktəri meɪd/

Definition

Produced in a large building where goods are manufactured, especially on a large scale using machinery.

Examples

• The company specializes in factory-made furniture that is easy to assemble.

• She preferred the taste of homemade bread to factory-made loaves.

• Many people are concerned about the environmental impact of factory-made goods.

Synonyms of factory-made

Words with a similar meaning to factory-made:

• manufactured
• mass-produced
• industrial
• commercial

Antonyms of factory-made

Words with the opposite meaning to factory-made:

• handmade
• homemade
• artisanal

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