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.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Other manufacturers in Al-Nahud weren’t spared, either; more than $125 million worth of gum was estimated to have been taken.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Chip manufacturers are conservative about increasing production since they may be left holding the bill if demand crashes in the future.
—Rakesh Kumar, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Retailers, the manufacturer and FIFA all missed out on a huge opportunity.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for manufacturer
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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manufacturer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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manufacturer
noun
man·u·fac·tur·er
ˌman-(y)ə-ˈfak-chər-ər
: one that manufactures
especially
: an employer of workers in manufacturing
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