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maker

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈmeɪkɝ// UK //mˈeɪkɐ// mak·er Archaic

n. a person or company that creates or builds something. You often see this word on labels to show who manufactured a product.

n. a person, company, or entity that manufactures or creates a specific product or object.


SIMPLE

The maker of this watch offers a lifetime warranty.

CONTEXTUAL

The local furniture maker uses only recycled wood to build his custom dining tables.

COMPLEX

While the brand name is famous worldwide, the actual maker of the components is a small engineering firm based in a different country.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in compound nouns like 'filmmaker', 'policymaker', or 'troublemaker'.

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