Tannery (noun)

A place where hides and skins are tanned and made into leather.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french tannerie, from tanner "to tan".

Examples:

1. The smell of the tannery was strong and pungent.
2. The tannery was located near the river to take advantage of the water for processing.
3. The workers at the tannery were skilled in the art of tanning leather.
4. The tannery was one of the largest employers in the area.
5. The tannery was a major contributor to the local economy, producing leather for the footwear and clothing industries.