manufacturer

noun

Definition of manufacturernext
as in maker
a person or business that manufactures something (such as a product) The company is a leading manufacturer of farm equipment.

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Recent Examples of manufacturer Always check the manufacturer’s instructions first, since some metal components may tarnish or degrade with high heat or moisture. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 Even as earnings among semiconductor manufacturers keep growing, there’s still an subtle fear among investors and analysts that things will eventually come back down to Earth. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 The safest option is to use the charger recommended by the manufacturer. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Howmet Aerospace — Shares of the manufacturer of engines for gas turbines tumbled more than 8%. — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manufacturer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturer
  1. maker
  2. supplier
  3. distributor
  4. producer
  5. provider
Noun
  • High-Flyer traded Unitree as an investable asset, while DeepSeek invested in the humanoid robot maker as a strategic partner, said Hutong Research tech analyst Sigrid Wang.
    — Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Yarn crafters of all skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced makers, the release said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of maker
Noun
  • Domestic suppliers are projected to capture 38% of the market by value in 2028, compared with 26% last year.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • By continuously analyzing demand signals, inventory positions, supplier delays and transportation constraints, AI can identify potential problems earlier and help teams adjust replenishment and fulfillment plans before customers feel the impact.
    — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplier
Noun
  • Joie de Vivre is produced by MeMo Films, the production company co-founded in 2010 by entrepreneur and fashion designer Gabriele Moratti and distributor and film producer Francesco Melzi d’Eril.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The location of the distributor, the movement of the goods and the status of the customer therefore need to be understood together.
    — Alia Noor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of distributor
Noun
  • Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have sharply curtailed LNG exports from key Gulf producers such as Qatar during Europe's gas-storage refill season.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Apichatpong serves as a producer on 9 Temples to Heaven alongside Kissada Kamyoung.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of producer
Noun
  • Aggregators and Suppliers Are Not the Same Thing A car rental aggregator is a platform that searches and displays inventory from multiple rental suppliers, allowing travelers to compare rates across dozens of providers at once.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Rocket Lab is currently the sole launch provider for Synspective and has 16 more missions for the company on its manifest after Wednesday's mission.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of provider

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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturer. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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