dye-works

7.2

A factory where people dye cloth, yarn, and other materials

noun
/ˈdaɪˌwɜrks/

: tintorería

She visited the dye-works to learn about the coloring process.

Examples

The local dye-works produces vibrant colors for fabrics.
Many workers were employed at the dye-works along the riverbank.
After the factory closed, the old dye-works were converted into artist studios.
The town was known for its large dye-works during the 19th century.
The local dye-works produces vibrant colors for fabrics.
Many workers were employed at the dye-works along the riverbank.
The town was known for its large dye-works during the 19th century.

How Big

plant

981 4.8

dye-works

7.2

factory

869 1.0

mill

171 2.3

workshop

61 2.3

Surface Forms

dye-works singular

dye-works plural

Morphology

dye-works = dye + works (transparent) = dye + works

The meaning is the direct result of combining 'dye' and 'works' (a factory/plant), a productive and transparent compound.

Etymology

Dye-works combines dye ('to color') and works ('a place where things are made'), so it means a factory or workshop where cloth and yarn are colored.