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

Of course, the memory market is famously cyclical and subject to sharp boom-and-bust cycles, as manufacturers ramp up capacity to meet demand and eventually produce a glut of memory chips that drives prices back down. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 22 July 2026

By contrast, generic manufacturers enter the market after patents expire and often compete against other companies selling identical versions of the same medicine, competing on price, manufacturing efficiency, and scale. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 22 July 2026

If pilling continues beyond the first few months, spreads to areas that receive no contact or leaves the upholstery visibly thinner, document it and contact the manufacturer. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Banks, defense agencies, manufacturers and health systems cannot treat model access like a consumer streaming subscription. — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 22 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