Manufacturers
ˌmænjəˈfækʧərərz
Definitions
Businesses or individuals who produce goods, often in a factory setting.
ˌmænjəˈfækʧərərz
Companies or individuals that produce goods.
The car manufacturers are investing heavily in electric vehicle technology.
💡 Simply: Imagine big factories making things like cars, toys, or clothes. The 'manufacturers' are the companies that own these factories and make all the stuff!
👶 For kids: People or companies that make things in a factory.
More Examples
Many manufacturers are struggling with supply chain issues.
Manufacturers often offer warranties on their products.
How It's Used
"The manufacturers of smartphones are constantly innovating."
"Government policies often affect the manufacturers within a country."
From Middle French manufacturier, from Latin manu factus (made by hand), from manus (hand) + factus (made). The term evolved with the Industrial Revolution, referring to entities producing goods on a large scale.
The term gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution, replacing earlier terms for makers and artisans as mass production became common.
Memory tip
Think of 'manufacture' (to make) and 'ers' (people who do it).
Word Origin
"made by hand"