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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Addressing these challenges demands collaboration between manufacturers and healthcare providers. Christian Espinosa, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 That will give a boost to Electric Boat, the nation’s primary sub manufacturer with locations in Groton and Quonset Point in Rhode Island, as well as Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024 China — the world’s largest car manufacturer and biggest car market — is, by far, also the top robot market in the world, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024 These list prices, set by manufacturers, apply to all payers and do not include any rebates or discounts within the drug pricing system. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024 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 5 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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