as in maker
a person or business that manufactures something (such as a product)
The company is a leading manufacturer of farm equipment.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of manufacturer
Ukrainian manufacturers have developed low-cost interceptor drones specifically designed to hunt and destroy Shaheds, and its rapidly expanding drone industry is producing excess capacity.
—
Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Procurement experts like the team at Foodbuy have connections to every strand in the vast web of connections amongst raw materials, refiners, manufacturers, packagers, and distributors.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Weston then moved to Hamburg, Germany, in 1969 to work for Plath, an electronics manufacturer.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026
The club, previously known as Antibiotic-Ludogorets due to the prominent pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Razgrad, are debt-free and enjoy facilities and modernity unmatched in Bulgarian football.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for manufacturer
Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Procurement experts like the team at Foodbuy have connections to every strand in the vast web of connections amongst raw materials, refiners, manufacturers, packagers, and distributors.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Weston then moved to Hamburg, Germany, in 1969 to work for Plath, an electronics manufacturer.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026
The club, previously known as Antibiotic-Ludogorets due to the prominent pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Razgrad, are debt-free and enjoy facilities and modernity unmatched in Bulgarian football.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for manufacturer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturer
Noun
-
Rising gas prices could be a lifeline for EV makers at a time when federal support for green cars has been declining.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
-
From Halle Berry to Michelle Yeoh, history makers have won best actress gold at the Oscars.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Brito said some airports have proportionately higher jet fuel consumption, pointing to Singapore and Frankfurt, so concentration and distance from suppliers create an additional layer of market jitters that is reflected in current prices.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
-
Earlier this winter, China and India were demanding a discount of between twenty and thirty dollars a barrel on Russian crude, a reflection of sanctions and shipping risks; now, with Russia’s sudden reëmergence as an essential supplier, its oil has been trading at a premium in some markets.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The film was released theatrically by indie distributor Rich Spirit through boutique screenings in select cities.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
-
Producer and distributor GreenApple Entertainment has signed a four-film deal with AllBlk, the popular streaming service for Black television and film from AMC Networks.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Crude prices spiked above $110 per barrel Monday morning after several Middle East energy producers announced plans to cut output.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2026
-
Crude oil surged as much as 29%, the biggest intraday move since April 2020, as more Gulf producers curbed production and Iran named the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as its new supreme leader.—
Nasteho Said,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The insurer said during a Senate committee hearing that Nutex abuses the independent dispute resolution process, which was intended by the federal No Surprises Act to be a last resort in cases where providers and health insurers can’t agree on what should be paid for out-of-network care.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
-
Adults who are unsure can check vaccination records or consult with their health care provider.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
