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

As massive investments in artificial intelligence and data centers have spurred demand for computing hardware, Chinese manufacturers are capitalizing on the opportunity. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

The investment bank has a buy on the chip designer and manufacturer, and raised its 12-month price target to $700 from $670, implying 28% upside from Tuesday’s close. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Buyers and manufacturers who had expected the agreement to become operational were now discussing its practical implications—from pricing structures and compliance requirements to sourcing strategies and production capacity. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

It's used regularly by the manufacturers of some of Europe's largest, fanciest, most expensive motorhomes, including Niesmann + Bischoff and Morelo. — New Atlas, 15 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