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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Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 4 Dec. 2025
The Indian government asked phone manufacturers to preload a state-run cybersecurity app with no option to disable it, mandating them to push it via software updates on handsets.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
The current standards save drivers thousands of dollars each year by requiring manufacturers to produce more fuel-efficient cars.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Chip designers and manufacturers say chip packaging is another way to squeeze more out of the technology.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manufacturer. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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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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