automaker

noun

au·​to·​mak·​er ˈȯ-tō-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce automaker (audio)
ˈä-tō-
: a manufacturer of automobiles

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Few cars have defined an automaker quite like the Lamborghini Countach. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026 The automaker's exports rose by more than 55% to 321,165 cars in the first quarter. Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026 Homendy said automakers are marketing these systems as safety improvements that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel and focus elsewhere. Josh Funk, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026 In Qatar, the automaker has focused on expanding Cybertruck sales and operates a charging infrastructure in Doha. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for automaker

Word History

Etymology

auto entry 1 + maker

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of automaker was in 1899

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“Automaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/automaker. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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