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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Nearing the end of its first decade, the Genesis G80 remains among the South Korean manufacturer’s most unheralded vehicles. James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024 Although largely symbolic, the change — which would align with the manufacturer’s naming convention for its other models — signals Beijing’s growing intention to present itself as a full-scale alternative to Airbus and Boeing, which are both struggling to keep up with demand. Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024 Boeing's 33,000 unionized machinists on Monday voted to approve the plane manufacturer's latest contract offer, ending a seven-week strike that had halted production of most of the company's passenger planes. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024 If there are not enough goods to meet the demand for a good or service, this could lead to an increase in a manufacturer's or retailer's wholesale costs, which, in turn, would be passed along to consumers through higher retail prices. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 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 25 Nov. 2024.

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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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