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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China’s battery producers, solar panel manufacturers, and clean energy equipment companies have similar advantages. Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025 What other pressures are manufacturers experiencing? Bruce Gil, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025 The filing outlines various risks, including dependence on third-party manufacturers, potential delays in clinical trials, and the need for additional financing. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025 The company relies on third-party manufacturers for the production of its drug candidates and has agreements with several partners for the development and commercialization of its assets. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 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 Apr. 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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