manufacturer

noun

man·​u·​fac·​tur·​er ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chər-ər How to pronounce manufacturer (audio)
-ˈfak-shrər, 
ˌma-nə-
Synonyms of manufacturernext
: 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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Earlier this year, India became the world's second largest mobile manufacturer, with more than 300 production units as compared to just two in 2014. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Last month, the family of Christopher Hawley, who died after a ride in 2022, reached a settlement with the park and with ride manufacturer S&S Worldwide Inc, said KTLA. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026 For example, consider a manufacturer that used several short-term loans to buy raw materials, purchase machinery and keep up with growing orders. — Joseph Lustberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Farmers, brands, manufacturers, investors, policymakers, and standards organisations arrived with different priorities. — Bart Vollaard, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manufacturer

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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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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