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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No government contract had been given to Tesla or any other manufacturer to produce armored electric vehicles for the Department of State, the agency said. Adriana Gomez Licon, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025 Application: Use a spreader for granular formulations or a sprayer for liquid ones, following the manufacturer's instructions to the letter. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025 The Joe Gibbs Racing driver delivered Toyota the manufacturer’s all-time first Daytona 500 pole. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2025 But her biggest sewing influence was her dad, a fabric manufacturer in New York’s Garment District. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for manufacturer 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1687, in the meaning defined above

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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 Feb. 2025.

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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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