manufacturer

American  

[man-yuh-fak-cher-er] / ˌmæn yəˈfæk tʃər ər /

noun

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

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

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manufacturer British  

/ ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃərə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of manufacturer

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

Example Sentences

They also might mistakenly double up on a medication if a mail-order pharmacy switches generic manufacturers and a drug begins coming in a different-colored pill that appears to be a different prescription.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company helps foreign manufacturers produce U.S.-bound goods in Mexico through its network of 18 industrial plants, mostly located along the border.

From The Wall Street Journal

Demand has been strong from industrial buyers, especially global solar panel manufacturers.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2022, India brought solar panels under e-waste rules, making manufacturers responsible for collecting, storing, dismantling and recycling them at end of life.

From BBC

"Arcade operators, machine manufacturers, and even prize suppliers depend on this business," he told AFP.

From Barron's

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