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

Instead of being limited to the manufacturer’s stock features, the display can become an endpoint for Home Assistant, MQTT and custom applications. — New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026

The technique already plays a major role in biotechnology, where manufacturers use it to purify complex compounds and biologic medicines. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Check the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026

French rail manufacturer Alstom also won a $580 million contract to provide metro carriages for Riyadh. — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 26 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