producer

noun

pro·​duc·​er prə-ˈdü-sər 

prō-,

-ˈdyü-

1

: one that produces

especially : one that grows agricultural products or manufactures crude materials into articles of use

2

: a person who supervises or finances a work (such as a staged or recorded performance) for exhibition or dissemination to the public

3

: an autotrophic organism (such as a green plant) viewed as a source of biomass that can be consumed by other organisms compare consumer

Examples of producer in a Sentence

the producer of the play

He is the director and producer.

The country is the world's leading oil producer.

Recent Examples on the Web

He was then elevated to co-executive producer in 2020 and served in that row through the show's end in May 2022. —Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024

The decision to put down roots in Milan has opened up doors for Ross, as a producer and as a mentor to executives and creatives on both sides of the Atlantic. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024

Each selection includes details about the producer, awards, and tasting notes, making finding a high-quality Cognac that fits your budget easier. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024

Meanwhile, Dolly Parton, who served as a silent producer on the series, has said that a revival is definitely possible. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing producer

• co-producer
• hyper-producer
• producer gas
• producer goods

Kids Definition

producer

noun

pro·​duc·​er prə-ˈd(y)ü-sər 

1

: one that produces

especially : a person who grows agricultural products or manufactures articles

2

: a person who supervises or finances a play, a movie, or a radio or television program

3

: a living thing (as a green plant) that makes its food from simple inorganic substances (as carbon dioxide and nitrogen) and many of which are food sources for other organisms compare consumer sense 2