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

Despite these long-standing concerns, neither regulators nor the drug's manufacturer took meaningful action.

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Polaris Chief Executive Mike Speetzen said the sale would let the Minnesota-based manufacturer focus on the parts of its business that have the most potential for growth.

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U.S. manufacturers now produce much more, but with fewer people.

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Nervous investors are hoarding precious metals, manufacturers need silver for electronics, and jewelry buyers are trading down from gold.

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Consider two examples: U.S. drug manufacturers depend heavily on foreign sources for active ingredients for medication.

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