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

The achievement took place in his hometown in Hunan Province and marked a milestone for the founder of motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026

The design is a combination of our passion for 1960s cars, Italian design and coachbuilding, combined with modern engineering and our experience working for major manufacturers. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

Pacific Seafood is a wholesaler and manufacturer that handles fishing, processing and the distribution of seafood across the country. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

The Nasdaq 100 has about 70% of its index weight in companies that depend on AI, from semiconductor manufacturers and Big Tech giants to cloud platforms and software providers. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 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