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

Mystery Ranch is a premier designer and manufacturer of durable load-bearing backpacks, bags, and pack accessories. —Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025

The process involves complex negotiations, multiple federal agencies, Congress, arms manufacturers and the customer countries. —Tamara Keith, NPR, 10 May 2025

Reusing and reducing consumption can save money and spare waste; high-quality materials and manufacturers limit the environmental impact through production, lifetime, and disposal. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025

The lawsuit says such sales are prohibited by Florida law and that Scout is not properly licensed as a manufacturer with the state Division of Corporations. —Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025

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