maker

mak-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person or company that makes or produces something.

  2. 2.

    (often capitalized: Maker) God, especially as the creator of all things.

  3. 3.

    A person who enjoys making things, especially as a hobby or in the DIY movement.

Forms

plural: makers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    meet one's Maker — to die
  • •
    maker's mark — a trademark or signature indicating who made something
  • •
    decision maker — a person responsible for making important choices
  • •
    peacemaker — a person who brings about peace

Related words

Antonyms: consumer, destroyer
See also: creator, make, manufacturer, producer
Synonyms: builder, craftsman, creator, manufacturer, producer

Etymology

From Old English macere ("maker, creator"), from macian ("to make"). Related to German Macher ("maker, doer").