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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Featuring nearly 100-foot-tall cliffs and crystal-clear waters, the beach was named the world's most relaxing in a study from Hot Spring Spas, a spa pool manufacturer, that was shared with Travel + Leisure. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026 Although many manufacturers have started rolling out alternatives containing less of the dangerous silica, the industry rejects assertions that the high-silica products can’t be handled safely. Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026 One caveat here is to follow the manufacturer's instructions since some products, like foaming cleaners, are designed for application directly on the surface. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026 Success of an electric bus company Solaris, a company founded in 1996 in Poznan by Krzysztof Olszewski, is one of the leading manufacturers of electric buses in Europe with a market share of around 15%. Claudia Ciobanu, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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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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