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

To date, Boyce says UL has not certified any plug-in solar kits currently on the market, but is working with manufacturers to achieve certification. —Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026

Brightness is one of the biggest compromises TV manufacturers make when producing a budget TV, but the VQM performs surprisingly well on this front. —Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026

The website doesn't process insurance claims, instead directing cash-paying consumers to drug manufacturers websites or coupons that can be used at pharmacies. —Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026

While the actual error rate nationwide is unknown, previous studies by manufacturers have put it around 4%. —Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 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