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.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Shares in air defense systems maker LIG Nex1 soared 25%, while electronic warfare systems manufacturer Victek and anti-aircraft missile components’ maker Firstec saw shares rise more than 20% and 15%, respectively.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
The battery pack is the most expensive component of an electric vehicle, and to address range anxiety, manufacturers are forced to install even more powerful battery packs, which further increase the vehicle’s price.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
After a brief period of sourcing from a vertical manufacturer, the brand is back to sourcing fabrics from Candiani Denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manufacturer. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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manufacturer
noun
man·u·fac·tur·er
ˌman-(y)ə-ˈfak-chər-ər
: one that manufactures
especially
: an employer of workers in manufacturing
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