noun
Uncommon
foundry
FOWN-dree
Foundry (noun) means a factory where metal is melted and poured into molds to make products. Example: “The foundry produces custom iron parts for old machinery.”
noun
1
A factory where metal is melted and poured into molds to make products.
"The foundry produces custom iron parts for old machinery."
2
A facility that manufactures semiconductor chips for other companies.
"The chip design is sent to a foundry overseas for manufacturing."
How to use foundry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place where metal is cast into shape, or in modern tech, a factory that manufactures computer chips.
Common pairings
iron foundry
chip foundry
foundry worker
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- foundries
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Etymology
From French fonderie, ultimately from Latin fundere, "to pour" or "melt."
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What does “foundry” mean?
The word “foundry” means a factory where metal is melted and poured into molds to make products. In plain terms, a place where metal is cast into shape, or in modern tech, a factory that manufactures computer chips.
How do you pronounce “foundry”?
“Foundry” is pronounced FOWN-dree (/ˈfaʊn.dɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “foundry” in a sentence?
Here is “foundry” used in a sentence: “The foundry produces custom iron parts for old machinery.”
What part of speech is “foundry”?
“Foundry” is a noun.
Where does the word “foundry” come from?
The word “foundry” comes from Latin. From French fonderie, ultimately from Latin fundere, "to pour" or "melt.".
Is “foundry” a common word?
“Foundry” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “foundry” have?
“Foundry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a factory where metal is melted and poured into molds to make products.
