manufacturer

[ man-yuh-fak-cher-er ]

/ ˌmæn yəˈfæk tʃər ər /

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noun

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

a person, group, or company that manufactures.

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Origin of manufacturer

First recorded in 1710–20; manufacture + -er¹

Words nearby manufacturer

manuf., manufactory, manufacture, manufactured gas, manufactured home, manufacturer, manufacturer's agent, manuhiri, manuka, manuka honey, Manukau

How to use manufacturer in a sentence

The manufacturer noted its plans today as part of its earnings report, stating that it will begin manufacturing handsets using the latest version of the technology it’s been working on for a number of years now.
Xiaomi plans to bring under-screen cameras to its smartphones next year|Brian Heater|August 28, 2020|TechCrunch
He interviewed epidemiologists, virologists, China experts, economists and manufacturers of personal protective equipment on his podcast.
We All Should Have Listened to Steve Bannon|Daniel Malloy|August 22, 2020|Ozy
For a completely circular economy, recycling should start with manufacturers and producers.
We’re Using Microbes to Clean Up Toxic Electronic Waste. Here’s How|Sebastien Farnaud|August 20, 2020|Singularity Hub
The rare move allows some of the drug manufacturers to share discoveries about monoclonal antibody treatments even though the collaboration between the firms would in normal circumstances challenge antitrust laws.
This New COVID-19 Treatment Could Also Bend Antitrust Norms|Charu Kasturi|August 19, 2020|Ozy

Like most other countries, Israel has export controls that require weapons manufacturers to be licensed and subject to government oversight.
Inside NSO, Israel’s billion-dollar spyware giant|Tate Ryan-Mosley|August 19, 2020|MIT Technology Review
Hart Electric LLC An Illinois- based manufacturer of electrical components, and H.I. Cable.
The 26 Next Hobby Lobbys|Abby Haglage|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Zumbiel Packaging A Kentucky-based manufacturer of paperboard packaging for consumer goods.
The 26 Next Hobby Lobbys|Abby Haglage|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Conestoga Wood Specialties Corporation A Pennsylvania-based wood cabinet and specialty products manufacturer.
The 26 Next Hobby Lobbys|Abby Haglage|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Johnson Welded Products Ohio-based manufacturer of reservoirs for air brake systems.
The 26 Next Hobby Lobbys|Abby Haglage|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Beech-Nut is still in existence, and is the third largest baby food manufacturer in the United States.
The Flying Sorcery of Dr. Strange: Benedict Cumberbatch Is Marvel's Most Bizarre Magician|Rich Goldstein|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His sister, who became Countess in her own right, was married to a local manufacturer, William Humphrys.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
After breakfast Oertling came to take me to try the pianos of a celebrated manufacturer of uprights.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
From the time of cutting, from four to six months are required to make the leaf ready for the manufacturer.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
A chance word from the paper manufacturer put a new idea into Joe's brain.
St. Nicholas, Vol. 5, No. 5, March, 1878|Various
The revenue and the trade were robbed by the smuggler; and the manufacturer was deluded by an unreal protection.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan

British Dictionary definitions for manufacturer

manufacturer

/ (ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃərə) /

noun

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

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