producer

word · lemma: produce

/pɹəˈdusɝ/
pruh-DOO-sur
/pɹədjˈuːsɐ/
pruh-DYOO-suh

Definition

A producer is a person or company that creates, organizes, or pays for something to be made, especially in music, film, television, or farming and industry. It can also mean someone who produces goods or food.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly used for media and entertainment: 'music producer', 'film producer', 'executive producer'. In business or farming, it can mean a company or person that makes goods, but 'manufacturer' is often more specific for factories. Not the same as 'director': a director leads the artistic work, while a producer usually manages money, planning, and overall production.

Example Sentences

He started as a DJ, but now he's a well-known producer.

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Talk to the producer if you want to pitch the idea.

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She gets a lot of credit, but the producer keeps everything moving behind the scenes.

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She is a producer for a local TV show.

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The producer paid for the movie.

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Brazil is a major coffee producer.

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