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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The bill could spell trouble for electric vehicle manufacturers and clean technology companies. Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025 Additionally, though there isn’t hard evidence for this, manufacturers of bath filters say their customers report softer skin and hair, Dr. Dyjack notes. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 9 July 2025 Additionally, Chinese manufacturers such as TanKeBlue are engaging in aggressive pricing to gain market share. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Intended to pry open closed markets for U.S. businesses or protect domestic manufacturers from unfair global competition, Trump's tariffs also threaten to weigh down economic growth, fuel volatility in the markets and drive up U.S. inflation. Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 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 18 Jul. 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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