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 world’s largest packaging manufacturer has formally listed for sale the 400-acre mill property, in addition to another 335 acres across the Savannah River on its north bank. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

The country’s chip manufacturers reported a staggering 2579% jump in profit for the first half of the year, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released on July 27. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 July 2026

AiBiz says its lightweight AI models allow manufacturers to perform real-time inference directly on CPUs, reducing hardware costs, power consumption and heat generation inside fabrication facilities. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

According to Eli Lilly, the drug's manufacturer, common side effects include nausea, vomiting, indigestion and stomach pain. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 29 July 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