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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Sanofi, one manufacturer of flu vaccines, told ABC News the company has already started the initial steps of manufacturing. Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025 Industrial manufacturers often struggle to unlock their data’s full potential, even with data aggregators. Alexander Clausbruch, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 Deciding on the strains in the spring gives vaccine manufacturers enough time to produce the shots to be ready for the fall. Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025 These innovations, the Tommy Hilfiger partner said, can embolden Egyptian textile manufacturers to drive automation efforts and optimize resource efficiency processes while meeting international sustainability standards. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 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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