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.
Recent Examples on the Web Packaging, which refers to combining the multiple parts of a chip, has emerged as a key aspect of production as manufacturers race to fit more computing power into smaller and smaller chips. Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024 Chang Chun Arizona: Chemical manufacturer Chang Chun is one of several companies to converge on Casa Grande. Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024 As manufacturers improve the design of batteries and scale up their production, the cost continues to decrease, gradually making lithium-ion more economical for longer durations. Amos Zeeberg, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024 Tea manufacturer Prana Chai reports their chai has between 20 and 100 milligrams of caffeine. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024 Some manufacturers are designing products intended to mimic a baby’s natural sucking pattern. Sydney Page, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024 The aircraft manufacturer delivered a total of 42 737 Max jets in the first two months of the year. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2024 More recently, the U.K. government persuaded gum manufacturers to pay for a street-cleaning program to help remove gum and gum stains. Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024 The manufacturer’s directions include a pilot-hole template for easier installation. Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manufacturer. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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