manufacturer
Americannoun
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a person, group, or company that owns or runs a manufacturing plant.
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a person, group, or company that manufactures.
noun
Etymology
Origin of manufacturer
First recorded in 1710–20; manufacture + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Mutual Housing contracted with Guerdon Modular Buildings, another Idaho-based manufacturer with among the longest track records in the industry.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
He was appointed as general manager at China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp., a manufacturer of space rockets and satellites.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The UK's largest car manufacturer said it sold 95,300 vehicles to dealers in the three months to 31 March, up 61.1% compared with the previous quarter.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
One of the cases declined for prosecution involved a major car manufacturer, which had reported possible anti-bribery violations to federal investigators involving a foreign subsidiary.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
“Really? Did it not occur to the manufacturer that people might want to take their packs outdoors from time to time? Perhaps even go camping with them. How much is this pack anyway?”
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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