Maker
'meɪkər
Definitions
2 meaningsA person or company that produces or manufactures something.
'meɪkər
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
She is a skilled jewelry maker.
The software maker released a new version of its product.
The chocolate maker uses high-quality ingredients.
How It's Used
"The company is a leading maker of electric vehicles."
"The maker of the software announced a new update."
A person who brings something into existence, often something abstract or conceptual.
'meɪkər
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
She is the maker of a new, innovative technology.
The artist is the maker of this beautiful sculpture.
The city is the maker of dreams for many immigrants
How It's Used
"The poet, a maker of beautiful verses, captivated the audience."
"She became a maker of her own destiny"
Synonyms
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.