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

Hartman said his team performs daily, weekly and monthly inspections along with having a third-party manufacturer provide an annual inspection of the zip line equipment.

From Los Angeles Times

The company has previously relied on Airbus for its widebody aircraft, but Bastian said Delta’s size makes it impractical to source from a single manufacturer.

From The Wall Street Journal

TSMC’s dominance and relationships with customers such as Apple have made it challenging for the U.S. to develop homegrown chip manufacturers.

From The Wall Street Journal

If GLP-1 use continues to expand, food manufacturers, restaurants, and retailers could face long-term changes in demand, especially for snack foods and fast food.

From Science Daily

A severe market shortage accompanied by sky-high prices would normally compel manufacturers to sharply boost their production.

From The Wall Street Journal

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