manufacturer

man-u-fac-tur-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person or company that makes goods for sale, especially on a large scale using machinery.

  2. 2.

    A company that produces raw materials or components for other industries.

Forms

plural: manufacturers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    manufacturer's warranty — a guarantee provided by the maker
  • •
    original equipment manufacturer (OEM) — a company that makes parts used in another company's products
  • •
    manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) — the recommended selling price

Related words

Antonyms: buyer, consumer
See also: factory, manufacture, producer, supplier
Synonyms: fabricator, factory, maker, producer

Etymology

From "manufacture" + "-er" (agent suffix). Based on Latin manu factum ("made by hand"). See [[manufacture]].