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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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 28 May. 2024.

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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