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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Some dental floss manufacturers have been quietly moving away from the synthetic material PTFE, which helped their product slip smoothly between teeth. — Margaret Hetherman The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 The answer lay in selvedge, a denim woven on old-fashioned shuttle looms that Western manufacturers had long abandoned for being too slow. — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 The manufacturer lists approximately 2,485 miles with a 40,000-pound payload. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 Now manufacturers are reconsidering whether that simplicity is worth the waste. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manufacturer

Word History

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 22 Oct. 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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