manufacturer

noun

man·​u·​fac·​tur·​er ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chər-ər How to pronounce manufacturer (audio)
-ˈfak-shrər,
ˌma-nə-
: one that manufactures
especially : an employer of workers in manufacturing

Examples of manufacturer in a Sentence

Follow the instructions recommended by the manufacturer. They are one of the country's leading manufacturers of children's clothing.
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Form Factor Innovation This year, several manufacturers pushed the boundaries of traditional device design. Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Consumers need to always check recall notifications and immediately report any suspicious contamination to manufacturers or regulatory agencies. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025 The retail federation said while some U.S. manufacturers could benefit from the tariffs, the gains to U.S. producers and the Treasury from tariff revenue do not outweigh overall losses to consumers. Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025 The technology is tailored for cut-and-sew manufacturers and fabric mills, and Lab Denim offers sample machines to design labs, enabling companies to produce on-demand samples. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for manufacturer 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1687, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manufacturer was circa 1687

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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manufacturer. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

manufacturer

noun
man·​u·​fac·​tur·​er ˌman-(y)ə-ˈfak-chər-ər How to pronounce manufacturer (audio)
: one that manufactures
especially : an employer of workers in manufacturing
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