automaker

noun

au·​to·​mak·​er ˈȯ-tō-ˌmā-kər 

ˈä-tō-

: a manufacturer of automobiles

Examples of automaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sunwoda already provides batteries to automakers like Geely, Dongfeng, and GAC. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Under the strategy, the Japanese automaker intends to streamline its automobile lineup by getting rid of low-performing models and increasing its use of technologies such as artificial intelligence. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

While Americans have had a local automaker for nearly as long as the automobile has existed, this is a new experience for Saudis. — Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

The one-of-a-kind vehicle was commissioned through the automaker’s Dubai Private Office and was conceived as a tribute to the client’s wife. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

auto entry 1 + maker

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for automaker

• boilermaker
• cabinetmaker
• coffeemaker
• troublemaker
• undertaker
• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker