maker
a person or thing that makes.
a manufacturer (used in combination): a drugmaker; a garmentmaker.
(sometimes initial capital letter) a person who has the hobby of creating tangible physical products, especially do-it-yourself technology and engineering projects or handmade crafts (often used attributively): Makers came together at the convention to collaborate with each other and show off their completed products.The maker movement fosters hands-on creativity in a sedentary world of passive entertainment options.
(initial capital letter) God.
the party executing a legal instrument, especially a promissory note.
Cards. the player who first names the successful bid.
Archaic. a poet.
Idioms about maker
go to / meet one's Maker, to die.
Origin of maker
1Other words from maker
- pre·mak·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for maker (1 of 2)
/ (ˈmeɪkə) /
a person who makes (something); fabricator; constructor
a person who executes a legal document, esp one who signs a promissory note
archaic, Scot a poet: Also called (esp Scot): makar
British Dictionary definitions for Maker (2 of 2)
/ (ˈmeɪkə) /
a title given to God
go to meet one's Maker or meet one's Maker to die
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