Manufacturer

Definition

The noun "manufacturer" refers to (1) a person or company that makes goods or products on a large scale; and (2) a place or facility where such goods are produced.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA: /ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ər/
• Respelling: MAN-yuh-FAK-chur-er

British English

• IPA: /ˌmæn.jʊˈfæk.tʃər.ər/
• Respelling: MAN-yuh-FAK-chuh-rer

Etymology

From manufacture (from Latin manu factus “made by hand”) + English agentive suffix -er, first attested in the early 16th century.

Derivatives

• Manufacturers (plural noun)
• Manufacturing (adjective)

Synonyms

• Producer
• Maker
• Fabricator
• Builder

Antonyms

• Consumer
• Purchaser
• End user

Usage

"Manufacturer" appears in business and industrial contexts. Examples: "The car manufacturer expanded its plant," and "This smartphone manufacturer is based in South Korea."

Related Terms

• Factory: A building where goods are made.
• Production: The process of manufacturing.
• Assembly line: A series of workers and machines in a factory.
• Supplier: One who provides parts or materials.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A person or company that makes goods on a large scale: Produces items for distribution or sale.
  • Example: "The car manufacturer reported record sales this quarter."
• A place or facility where products are made: A building or site equipped for manufacturing.
  • Example: "They toured the electronics manufacturer in Suzhou."