Maker

'meɪkər

nounBeginnerCommonBusiness

Definitions

2 meanings
1

A person or company that produces or manufactures something.

'meɪkər

nounneutralBeginner
Business

A person or thing that makes something.

The car maker is expanding its production capacity.

💡 Simply: A maker is like someone who builds stuff! Think of the LEGO maker, or the toy maker, or the person who built your house.

👶 For kids: A maker is someone who makes things!

More Examples

2

She is a skilled jewelry maker.

3

The software maker released a new version of its product.

4

The chocolate maker uses high-quality ingredients.

How It's Used

General

"The company is a leading maker of electric vehicles."

Business

"The maker of the software announced a new update."

2

A person who brings something into existence, often something abstract or conceptual.

'meɪkər

nounpositivemedium
Arts

Someone who is responsible for creating something.

He is the maker of this successful company.

💡 Simply: Sometimes a 'maker' is someone who *creates* something special, like a writer who makes stories or a painter who makes art.

👶 For kids: A maker can be someone who makes special things!

More Examples

2

She is the maker of a new, innovative technology.

3

The artist is the maker of this beautiful sculpture.

4

The city is the maker of dreams for many immigrants

How It's Used

Literary

"The poet, a maker of beautiful verses, captivated the audience."

General

"She became a maker of her own destiny"

Tip:Think of the 'maker' as someone who *makes* an idea or feeling real.

Idioms & expressions

decision maker

A person who has the power to make decisions.

"The decision makers need to address the concerns of the employees."

game maker

A person or company that creates video games.

"The game maker announced the release of a new fantasy RPG."

From Middle English *maker*, from Old English *macere* ('maker, creator'), from *macian* ('to make'). Cognate with Dutch *maker*, German *Macher*.

Used since Middle English, with clear roots in Old English, often referring to artisans or craftsmen.

Memory tip

Think of the 'maker' as the person *making* things.

mackermaiker

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