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

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

Jeanty — who contributed 44 rushing yards and a 7-yard score, and three catches for 102 yards and a touchdown — was the Broncos’ primary producer.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2023

The workers were from Sibanye-Stillwater, which is a metal mining company and the world's largest primary producer of platinum, according to its own website.

From BBC • May 2, 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