maker
Maker (noun) means a person, company, or thing that makes or produces something. Example: “The car maker recalled thousands of vehicles.”
How to use maker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that produces or manufactures things; capitalized, a name for God.
Word forms
makers plural, Makers plural
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Etymology
From Middle English maker, from make + -er.
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What does “maker” mean?
The word “maker” means a person, company, or thing that makes or produces something. In plain terms, someone or something that produces or manufactures things; capitalized, a name for God.
How do you pronounce “maker”?
“Maker” is pronounced MAYK-uh (/ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “maker” in a sentence?
Here is “maker” used in a sentence: “The car maker recalled thousands of vehicles.”
What part of speech is “maker”?
Depending on how it is used, “maker” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “maker” come from?
The word “maker” comes from Middle English. From Middle English maker, from make + -er.
Is “maker” a common word?
“Maker” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “maker” have?
“Maker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person, company, or thing that makes or produces something.
What is the difference between "maker" and "manufacturer"?
"Maker" is a broad term for any person, company, or thing that produces something, and can apply to a small craftsperson or a large firm. "Manufacturer" is more specific, usually implying large-scale industrial production of goods.
When is "Maker" capitalised?
"Maker" is capitalised when used as a reverent term for God as the creator, as in the phrase "meet your Maker." In its everyday sense of a producer of goods, it is written in lowercase.
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