manufacturer

noun

man·​u·​fac·​tur·​er ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chər-ər How to pronounce manufacturer (audio)
-ˈfak-shrər
ˌma-nə-
Synonyms of manufacturernext
: 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 ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions. Doug Myers, CBS News, 2 July 2026 But the notifications manufacturers are required to submit about formulas and fortifiers are not publicly reported, said Emily Hilliard, a spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services, which includes the FDA. David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Under Assembly Bill 1777, law enforcement agencies will be able to issue citations directly to manufacturers of autonomous vehicle for traffic violations committed by their vehicles. Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Heiser recommends checking your mattress manufacturer's guidelines before purchasing a foundation. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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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