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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The problem has impacted farmers, who find that their expensive tractors and other equipment can only be serviced by the manufacturer. Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 Ryanair's growth strategy has been stymied in recent years by ongoing delays in its large delivery of new Boeing 737 Max aircraft, amid strikes and safety concerns at the U.S. manufacturer. Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 July 2025 Instead of having to pay for an outside contractor to make these changes, they can all be done for free through the manufacturer, helping to save you even more money. Rylee Johnston, People.com, 20 July 2025 In 2024, the brand was acquired by Hero Group, a Swiss manufacturer. Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 20 July 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 29 Jul. 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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