maker
maker [maker makers] BrE [ˈmeɪkə(r)] NAmE [ˈmeɪkər] noun
1. countable ~ (of sth) (often in compounds)a person, company, or piece of equipment that makes or produces sth
•a decision/law/policy maker
•programme makers
•a new film/movie from the makers of ‘Terminator’
•If it doesn't work, send it back to the maker.
•an electric coffee-maker
•one of the best winemakers in France
see also ↑holidaymaker, ↑peacemaker, ↑troublemaker
2. the, his, your, etc. Makersingular God
see meet your maker at ↑meet v.
Thesaurus:
maker noun C (often in compounds)
•His father was a watchmaker.
manufacturer • • producer • • builder • • designer • • developer • • creator • • inventor • |often approving craftsman •
a car maker/manufacturer/producer
a computer maker/manufacturer
a steel/wine maker/producer
Maker, manufacturer or producer? Maker and manufacturer are used especially about goods such as cars that are put together from different parts; producer is used more about natural materials such as oil that are grown or obtained and then processed. Maker is also used about products for which quality and skill are seen to be important, such as steel and wine.
Example Bank:
•a decision/law/policy maker
•a new movie from the makers of ‘The Matrix’
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