manufacturer

[man-yuh-fak-cher-er]

noun

1. a person, group, or company that owns or runs a manufacturing plant.

2. a person, group, or company that manufactures.

manufacturer

/ ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃərə /

noun

1. a person or business concern that manufactures goods or owns a factory

Word History and Origins

Origin of manufacturer¹

First recorded in 1710–20; manufacture + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The German chemicals manufacturer said Thursday that it plans to cut more than 1,500 jobs, largely domestically, as part of a drive to save 300 million euros a year.

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The commissioning of new overseas glove manufacturing plants in Indonesia by Chinese manufacturers in 4Q may also pose a threat to Malaysian glove exports to the U.S., says analyst Chun Sung Oong in a note.

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So far, the duties seem to be having less of a negative impact on manufacturers than initially feared.

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The organization said it was concerned that the preliminary report from Indian authorities prematurely directed responsibility toward Sabharwal, the captain, and would deter deeper investigation of the airline and aircraft manufacturer.

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The nation’s premier defense firms and missile manufacturers will likely enjoy direct access to Golden Dome, since the project is expected to be headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, the “Pentagon of the South.”

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