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

The agency already has a dual pathway through which manufacturers can seek a special clearance and a CLIA waiver together. — Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, Time, 1 Nov. 2026

Instead of relying exclusively on passive protection and driver warnings, manufacturers are developing vehicles that can recognize developing hazards and intervene when necessary. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

While players can wear cleats from other manufacturers, such as Caddix or New Balance, which is worn by Josh Allen, they are expected to wear non-branded cleats like Allen does. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Right now, sodium-ion’s biggest achievement may be giving battery manufacturers another option. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 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