manufacturer

noun

man·​u·​fac·​tur·​er ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chər-ər 

-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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump added that his administration had not yet informed the manufacturers of the missiles, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Companies with a buy-rating include automakers Volvo, BMW and Porsche, as well as food and drink manufacturers Nestlé , Heineken and Lotus Bakeries . — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 July 2026

And as with lithium-ion battery chemistry, Asian manufacturers already have an edge. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

This lets other manufacturers adapt the designs for future electric vehicles and charging networks. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1687, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing manufacturer

• original equipment manufacturer

Kids Definition

manufacturer

noun

man·​u·​fac·​tur·​er ˌman-(y)ə-ˈfak-chər-ər 

: one that manufactures

especially : an employer of workers in manufacturing