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 aircraft can carry more than 4,000 pounds (1,800 kilograms) and is capable of taking off and landing on short runways, according to the manufacturer. ABC News, 14 June 2026 The aircraft can carry more than 4,000 pounds and is capable of taking off and landing on short runways, according to the manufacturer. Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 The problem is that many people keep them for years after the manufacturer stops supporting them. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 This isn’t an end run around a manufacturer with a virtual monopoly in fab. John Werner, Forbes.com, 14 June 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 20 Jun. 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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