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Definition of "maker" []

  • One that makes or manufactures. Often used in combination: a policymaker; a drugmaker. (noun)
  • Law A party that signs a promissory note. (noun)
  • God. Often used with a possessive adjective: prayed to her Maker for guidance. (noun)
  • Archaic A poet. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "maker" in a sentence
  • "I suggest using a label maker because the clarity of the print will speed up your retrieval time and the retrieval time of anyone else looking in your filing cabinet."
  • "When creating your paper file, use a label maker to print the category name for your folder."
  • "Jonathan had the label maker out and was typing a message."