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

Chinese renewables manufacturers currently face huge uncertainty — and often hostility — while doing business in Europe. —Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026

Around 13,000 units were shipped worldwide, with the majority from Chinese manufacturers. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026

Purchase a repair kit that matches your laminate flooring manufacturer that matches the color and design of your floor. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026

In his speech to lawmakers, Pritzker lauded his economic successes, rightly pointing to electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian’s thousands of jobs in Bloomington, among others. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 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