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 new rules also significantly raise annual licensing costs for hemp businesses, increasing manufacturer fees from just over $250 to $10,000, and retail registrations from $155 to $5,000. —Erin Jones, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026

The market is full of vehicles that blur the line between a traditional e-bike and something closer to a motorcycle, and manufacturers don’t always make the distinction easy to spot. —Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

Brian Vicente, founding partner at cannabis law firm Vicente LLP and one of the architects of the bill, expects drink manufacturers to offer even lower doses, such as 3 to 5 milligrams per serving. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026

Consumers can potentially save money by using manufacturer coupons and other options. —Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 30 Mar. 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