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

To use the device, officers must complete a course and be recertified every two years, the manufacturer says. — CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

The drugs are frequently made by unregulated foreign manufacturers, according to Lilly. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

The manufacturer, Compliant Technologies, warns they should not be used on children, pregnant women or the disabled. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

The company develops the technology, protects the intellectual property, and works with manufacturers that already have production systems and customer relationships. — Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 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