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

Firms listed in mainland China, including home appliance manufacturer Midea and battery-maker CATL, have launched secondary listings in Hong Kong in order to draw international investment. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025

The peaches were used to make the salsas produced by both manufacturers and supplied to Kroger locations. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025

Last year, Lee introduced handbags with Western handbag and accessory manufacturer Montana West. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025

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