manufacturer

noun

man·​u·​fac·​tur·​er ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chər-ər How to pronounce manufacturer (audio)
-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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One of the country’s largest tobacco manufacturers, Reynolds American’s subsidiaries manufacture cigarette brands including Newport and Camel. Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025 The Danish jewelry brand and manufacturer’s 2025 holiday collection campaign features photos lensed by Craig McDean and Raymond Meir and a complementary commercial directed by filmmaker Roman Coppola. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025 Before attempting to clean a filter, check your system’s manual or the manufacturer’s guidelines to confirm whether it’s designed for single use. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025 The increase is mainly a function of the financing arms of auto manufacturers offering fewer low rate offers, Smoke said. Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manufacturer

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1687, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manufacturer was circa 1687

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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manufacturer. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

manufacturer

noun
man·​u·​fac·​tur·​er ˌman-(y)ə-ˈfak-chər-ər How to pronounce manufacturer (audio)
: one that manufactures
especially : an employer of workers in manufacturing

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