maker
noun
a person or thing that makes.
maker
American
[mey-ker]
/ ˈmeɪ kər /
noun
makers
plural
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a person or thing that makes.
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a manufacturer (used in combination).
a drugmaker; a garmentmaker.
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(sometimes initial capital letter) a person who has the hobby of creating tangible physical products, especially do-it-yourself technology and engineering projects or handmade crafts (often used attributively): The maker movement fosters hands-on creativity in a sedentary world of passive entertainment options.
Makers came together at the convention to collaborate with each other and show off their completed products.
The maker movement fosters hands-on creativity in a sedentary world of passive entertainment options.
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(initial capital letter) God.
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the party executing a legal instrument, especially a promissory note.
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Cards. the player who first names the successful bid.
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Archaic. a poet.
idioms
maker
1
British
/ ˈmeɪkə /
noun
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a person who makes (something); fabricator; constructor
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a person who executes a legal document, esp one who signs a promissory note
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Also called (esp Scot): makar. archaic a poet
Maker
2
British
/ ˈmeɪkə /
noun
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a title given to God
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to die
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Etymology
Origin of maker
First recorded 1300–50; Middle English; see origin at make 1, -er 1
Example Sentences
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ChatGPT maker OpenAI said its latest powerful artificial intelligence model series will be released to the public on Thursday, as the US government reportedly approved a broader launch.
From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026
Whoop, the maker of a screenless fitness-tracking wristband, is bringing on a Dutch Nike veteran to whip its brand into competitive shape as it sets its sights on international expansion and an IPO.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026
But it got plenty of enhancement from chip maker Micron, which made up nearly a quarter of the fund at midyear.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
The EV maker last week reported better-than-expected quarterly unit sales and raised its deliveries outlook for the year to between 65,000 and 70,000 vehicles, up from a previous forecast of 65,000 vehicles.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026
After that Mr. Govind must have spoken well of us to the bangle maker.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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