manufacturer

The word “manufacturer” means a person or company that makes goods, usually on a large scale. In plain terms, a company or person that produces goods, typically in a factory.

“Manufacturer” is pronounced man-yuu-FAKT-shuh-ruh (/ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃɚɚ/ in IPA).

Here is “manufacturer” used in a sentence: “The manufacturer issued a recall after the fault was discovered.”

“Manufacturer” is a noun.

“Manufacturer” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

A manufacturer makes goods, usually on a large scale. A supplier provides goods to a buyer but does not necessarily make them. A manufacturer can be a supplier, but many suppliers simply resell products made by others.

Both make goods, but the terms differ in scope. 'Manufacturer' usually refers to making finished products in factories, while 'producer' is broader and can also cover raw materials, farming, or creative works such as films and music.

A manufacturer makes the goods. A distributor moves those finished goods through the supply chain, selling and delivering them to retailers or customers rather than making them.

Common combinations include 'car manufacturer,' 'leading manufacturer,' and 'original equipment manufacturer' (often shortened to OEM). It is also frequently paired with 'of,' as in 'a manufacturer of electronics.'