ex-works [eks-wurks] Word Origin adjective British.
- direct from the factory, excluding delivery costs, distribution costs, retail commission, etc.: the ex-works price.
Origin of ex-works First recorded in 1965–70 British Dictionary definitions for ex works ex works adverb, adjective
- (ex-works when prenominal) British (of a price, value, etc) excluding the cost of delivery from the factory and sometimes excluding the commission or profit of the distributor or retailerthe price is £500 ex works