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

Other automakers have been caught with their hands in the customer data cookie jar. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026

Ferrari is no stranger to one-off builds, but the PPG Pace Car was an unusual project for the automaker. — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 1 Nov. 2026

Detroit automakers swapped out their lineups of compact coupes and sedans in favor of small crossover SUVs, which tend to carry slightly higher sticker prices than comparably sized passenger cars. — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

By Will Sabel Courtney Aston Martin Aston Martin’s century-plus of existence has seen the British automaker’s fate controlled by a wide range of owners and partners, but some through lines have always been there. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 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