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Definition of manufacturer

manufacturer

/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ər/
man · u · fac · tur · er
Plural:manufacturers
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Adjective:manufacturing
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manufacturer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or company that produces goods in large numbers, especially in a factory using machinery.

Example

"Always read the instructions provided by the manufacturer before operating the new appliance."

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• Rhymes for manufacturer

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century from 'manufacture' plus the agent suffix '-er'. 'Manufacture' derives from Middle French, from Medieval Latin 'manufactura' ('a making by hand'), combining Latin 'manus' ('hand') and 'factura' ('a working, making').

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