manufacturer
Translation
manufacturer, producer
Examples
The car manufacturer announced a new model.
The car manufacturer announced a new model.
We are a leading manufacturer of electronics.
We are a leading manufacturer of electronics.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a company that produces (sth.) The company is a major manufacturer of cars.
Similar Words
Synonyms: producer, maker, builder
Etymology
From Latin 'manu' (by hand) + 'facere' (to make) + '-or' (agent suffix). Literally 'one who makes by hand'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'manual factory'. A manufacturer is a person or company that runs a factory to make things.