English · Work & Business
manufacturer
/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ər/
[/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ər/]
maker of goods
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A company or person that makes goods in large quantities, usually in a factory.
Example
The car manufacturer announced that it would build a new factory employing thousands of workers.
The car manufacturer announced that it would build a new factory employing thousands of workers.
Etymology
From 'manufacture' (Latin 'manu', by hand, plus 'factura', a making) plus '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in industry and supply chains.