maker

[ mey-ker ]

noun

1. a person or thing that makes.
2. a manufacturer (used in combination):

   a drugmaker; a garmentmaker.

3. (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.

4. (initial capital letter) God.
5. the party executing a legal instrument, especially a promissory note.
6. Cards. the player who first names the successful bid.
7. Archaic. a poet.

Maker

¹

/ ˈmeɪkə /

noun

1. a title given to God
2. go to meet one's Maker or meet one's Maker
   to die

maker

²

/ ˈmeɪkə /

noun

1. a person who makes (something); fabricator; constructor
2. a person who executes a legal document, esp one who signs a promissory note
3. archaic.
   a poet Also called (esp Scot)makar

Other Words From

• pre·maker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of maker¹

First recorded 1300–50; Middle English; make ¹, -er ¹

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. go to / meet one's Maker, to die.

Example Sentences

The British vehicle maker, owned by Tata Motors, will launch three new electric cars in 2026, having taken new cars off sale more than a year ago to focus on reinventing the brand.

From BBC

Indian growers can only supply a quarter of the beans needed by Indian makers of chocolate and other confectionary.

From BBC

At the same time, Trump relishes the idea of being perceived as a deal maker.

From Los Angeles Times

One character called "The Unknown," who does not feature in the original Roald Dahl story, was described as an "evil rival chocolate maker who lived in the walls".

From BBC

One suggestion is that the penalties car makers have to pay for missing the targets should be reduced, the BBC understands.

From BBC

Related Words

• builder
• inventor
• manufacturer
• producer