Manufacturer
/ˌmæn.jʊˈfæk.tʃər/noun
A person or company that makes products for sale using machinery or manual labor.
Did you know?The root of 'manufacture' comes from Latin, meaning 'to make by hand', linking it to ancient rituals where craftspeople were seen as creators akin to gods!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
manufactura
“the act of making by hand; craftsmanship.”
Old French
Old French
manufacturier
“one who makes goods by hand.”
Middle English
Middle English
manufacturen
“to make or produce goods.”
Modern English
English
manufacturer
“a person or company that produces goods for sale.”
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