manufacturer

noun

man·​u·​fac·​tur·​er ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chər-ər How to pronounce manufacturer (audio)
-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.
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There are arguably two manufacturers that can have a significant impact on consumers and can directly change the direction of smartphone development. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 His mother, Rhonda, was a fashion designer who sold watercolor drawings of her designs to clothing manufacturers throughout Manhattan. Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2025 Listen to this article Psychedelic therapy is set to launch in Colorado this spring, with the state considering licenses for healing centers, psilocybin mushroom cultivations, a product manufacturer and a testing lab. Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2025 Other health benefits, including the reduction in Alzheimer’s disease are currently being studied by the drugs’ manufacturers. Alice Park, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025 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 26 Jan. 2025.

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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