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

On Wednesday, lawyers for the FDA and mifepristone manufacturers argued that Louisiana also lacks legal standing. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

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Those inspection tools can help manufacturers identify internal issues before propulsion hardware reaches later production stages. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

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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