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Definition of maker

maker

/ˈmeɪkər/
ma · ker
Plural:makers
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• noun

1

A person or company that creates, manufactures, or produces something.

Example

"The German automaker is a leading maker of electric vehicles."

2

A device or kitchen appliance used for preparing a specific food or drink, typically used in combination with another noun.

Example

"She set the programmable coffee maker to start brewing at six in the morning."

3

God or a supreme creator deity (usually capitalized as Maker).

Example

"The elderly man joked that he was not quite ready to meet his Maker."

4

A hobbyist or inventor who designs and builds DIY technological, electronic, or craft projects.

Example

"The community workshop provides 3D printers and laser cutters for local makers."

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• Rhymes for maker

• Nearby Words

make
makeable
makeover
maker
makerspace
makeshift
makeup

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English maker, derived from the verb make (Old English macian, meaning to fashion or construct) combined with the agentive suffix -er.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maker
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