foundry
UK: ˈfaʊndri | US: ˈfaʊndri
n. a workshop or factory where metal is cast
n. the process or business of casting metal
foundry = found<to melt or cast metal> + ry<place or process>
- found (from Old French fondre, "to melt," derived from Latin fundere, "to pour, cast")
- ry (a noun-forming suffix indicating a place or process, from Old French -erie, Latin -arius)
Etymology Origin:
The word "foundry" traces back to the Latin fundere ("to pour"), reflecting the core action of melting and pouring metal. The suffix -ry (via French -erie) denotes a place or process, combining to mean "a place where metal is cast." This aligns with the industrial evolution of metalworking, where specialized workshops emerged for casting.
The bronze statue was crafted in a local foundry.
He apprenticed at a foundry to learn metalcasting techniques.
The foundry produces engine parts for automotive manufacturers.
Modern foundries use advanced technology to reduce waste.
The artist collaborated with a foundry to create her sculpture.