manufacturer

noun

man·​u·​fac·​tur·​er ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chər-ər How to pronounce manufacturer (audio)
-ˈfak-shrər
ˌma-nə-
Synonyms of manufacturernext
: 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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What consumers should do Consumers who have peanut butter products at home should check labels for manufacturer information. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 Campillo also worked with Portuguese leather goods manufacturer Belcinto in a range of bags and belts. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026 According to Kessler, manufacturers took starch and converted it into a variety of ingredients. Sarah Koch, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026 At Ereks-Blue Matters, a circular garment manufacturer in Istanbul that counts Fiorucci and Wrangler among clients, the new reporting requirements have been a boon and a bane. Tara Donaldson, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026 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 19 Feb. 2026.

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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