primary producer

American  

noun

Biology.

1. any green plant or any of various microorganisms that can convert light energy or chemical energy into organic matter.

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Other Word Forms

• primary production
  noun

Etymology

Origin of primary producer

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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primary producer

Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp, the company listed on the FDA report, is the primary producer for in-store bakery products in North America.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2025

This bean shortfall meant buyers turned to countries like Vietnam, the primary producer of Robusta beans, that are typically used in instant blends.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2024

The Jets also have big plans for tight end Jeremy Ruckert, a third-rounder from Ohio State who doesn’t need to be the primary producer at the position after New York signed C.J.

From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2022

The primary producer steering the project premiering in February is Ryan Murphy, the guiding light behind several popular series, including "American Horror Story," "Glee" and "Nip/Tuck."

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2016

In this illustration the bottom trophic level is the primary producer, which is green algae.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015