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

My personal favorite is the Lamborghini Countach, a pairing of manufacturer and model name that has unparalleled phonetic potency. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026

Today, patients can purchase them for as little as $149 a month — because the leading GLP-1 manufacturers have been forced to slash prices to compete for market share. — Dr. Bowman Heiden, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

After The Post reached out with questions about ZZM’s website touting its ties to the Chinese defense industry, a spokesperson for ZZM distanced the manufacturer from the defense companies, saying ZZM no longer does business with them. — Liz Goodwin, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Bangladesh‘s manufacturers, who have spent more than 13 years remediating factories since the Rana Plaza collapse and the birth of the original Accord, are increasingly pushing back against the framework’s direction. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 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