noun
producer
Someone or something that makes goods, or a person who organizes a production.
This local producer supplies fresh cheese to stores across town.
Etymology
Produce literally involves bringing forward. A producer brings goods or a performance into existence, whether by making them directly or organizing their creation.
More examples
- Coffee producers depend on reliable rainfall for a good harvest.
- The film's producer hires the director and manages the budget.
- A music producer helps the band shape its sound.
Forms
producer · producers
produce verb — To make, create, or bring forth something.
Similar words
- manufacturer
- Makes physical goods, especially in factories, rather than organizing performances.
- maker
- Creates objects, often individually, without necessarily managing a production.