manufacturer
UK: ˌmæn.jʊˈfæk.tʃər.ər | US: ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃɚ.ɚ
n. a person or company that produces goods in large quantities, typically using machinery
The word "manufacturer" traces back to Latin roots: "manus" (hand) and "facere" (to make), reflecting its original meaning of handmade production. Over time, "manufacture" evolved to denote machine-assisted production, and the suffix "-er" was added to specify the agent (the person or entity performing the action). The term encapsulates the shift from manual craftsmanship to industrial-scale production.
The car manufacturer announced a new electric vehicle model.
This clothing manufacturer sources sustainable materials.
Local manufacturers struggled during the economic downturn.
The toy manufacturer recalled defective products.
She works as a quality inspector for a electronics manufacturer.