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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Real-time data collection, analysis and sharing allow manufacturers to optimize processes, reduce errors and improve sustainability. Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Supplement manufacturers are allowed to make health benefit claims about their products if they're substantiated — but the FDA generally doesn't approve supplement claims before a product launches, per the agency. Maya Goldman, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024 Bath & Body Works, meanwhile, manufacturers 85 percent of its products in North America. Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024 Other model train manufacturers: Athearn Atlas Bachmann Kato Hornsby Rapido Walthers Williams Lionel reached its peak in the 1950s and became the largest toymaker in the world in 1953. George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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