manufacturer
noun
man·u·fac·tur·er
| \ ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chər-ər
, -ˈfak-shrər, ˌma-nə-\
, -ˈfak-shrər, ˌma-nə-\
Definition of manufacturer
: one that manufactures
especially
: an employer of workers in manufacturing
Examples of manufacturer in a Sentence
Follow the instructions recommended by the manufacturer.
They are one of the country's leading manufacturers of children's clothing.
Recent Examples on the Web
Negotiations between drug manufacturers and distributors have been ongoing for more than a year, though the news of Mallinckrodt’s agreement is another sign that talks have sped up in recent weeks. — Eric Heisig, cleveland.com, "Generic opioid maker Mallinckrodt agrees to $30 million settlement with Cuyahoga, Summit counties," 6 Sep. 2019 The lawsuit also names as defendants dozens of other opioid manufacturers and retailers. — Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, "Sand Point men charged with manslaughter after counterfeit pills are linked to overdoses, one fatal," 5 Sep. 2019 As reported by the Sun, the 20-time English champions have refused to discuss speculation about their new strip, with their kit manufacturers adidas doing likewise. — SI.com, "Manchester United Tipped to Wear Juventus-Esque Black and White Stripe Shirt Next Season," 2 Sep. 2019 The advent of formula milk, accompanied by heavy advertising by its manufacturers, led to a swing away from breastfeeding through the first half of the 20th century. — Cassie Werber, Quartz at Work, "Documenting the comedy, beauty, and pain of pumping breastmilk at work," 30 Aug. 2019 The cabin width of the CRJ700 is 7 feet 1 inch, according to its manufacturer, Bombardier. — Joe Taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The new Midwest Express will not be the old, beloved Midwest Express. Industry economics won't allow it.," 30 Aug. 2019 For instance, Apple produces phones through its contract manufacturers Foxconn and Wistron in Taiwan. — Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, "Who gains from India’s new foreign investment norms?," 29 Aug. 2019 In the Pattersons’ case, Strensiq was expected to cost about $285,000 in 2015 according to its manufacturer, Alexion Pharmaceuticals. — New York Times, "The $6 Million Drug Claim," 25 Aug. 2019 The council directed staff to pursue litigation against opioid manufacturers and producers seeking reparations for the adverse impacts to the city and its citizens. — Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, "How they voted, Aug. 25," 25 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'manufacturer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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manufacturer
noun
English Language Learners Definition of manufacturer
: a company that makes a product
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