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

Just why so many of the game’s manufacturers have all pledged to pink simultaneously is a little less obvious, explains New Balance head of product for soccer Rob Sheldon. — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026

The American Chemistry Council, the chief trade group for plastics manufacturers, contends academic researchers haven’t proven the industry’s products are hazardous. — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026

The heart of the Made in Italy collection is the Royal Plus, an exclusive capsule produced with the Italian manufacturer Besneakers. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026

Major manufacturers are reformulating for the GLP-1 consumer with smaller portions, more protein, and less sugar and refined starch, which shifts the composition of the American food supply toward lower-emission inputs. — Tenzin Seldon, Fortune, 21 June 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