Producer

/prəˈduː.sər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person or entity that makes or creates something, particularly in the context of film, music, or agriculture.
The producer of the movie worked tirelessly to secure funding for the project.
A person or company that grows or raises crops or livestock for sale.
The organic food market is thriving, thanks to local producers who focus on sustainable practices.
A person who supervises the making of a film or recording.
She was the producer of several hit albums in the 1990s.
A person or organization that generates energy or resources.
The renewable energy producer is committed to reducing carbon emissions.
In economics, an entity that provides goods or services.
As a producer in the marketplace, he must ensure his products meet quality standards.

Etymology

From Middle French 'producer', from Latin 'producere', meaning 'to lead forth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

executive producer
A producer who is responsible for the overall production and funding of a project.
record producer
A person responsible for overseeing the recording and production of an artist or band's music.
film producer
A producer specifically in charge of film production, including budget and scheduling.

Related Words

director
A person who is in charge of the creative aspects of a film, play, or television production.
screenwriter
A writer who creates the script for a film or television program.
distributor
A person or company responsible for delivering a product to the market.

Slang Meanings

A music producer, often referred to simply as 'prod'.
I just got a new track produced by a well-known prod.
A film or theater producer, sometimes called a 'prod' or 'movie maker'.
He's a big-time prod in Hollywood.