OEM

noun

ˌō-(ˌ)ē-ˈem 

: one that produces complex equipment (such as a computer system) from components usually bought from other manufacturers

Examples of OEM in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adoption has been slower in industries with smaller, mixed-brand fleets, such as real estate, home services and specialty contracting, where integrating multiple OEM platforms often outweighs near-term gains. — Stacey Moser, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Just two years ago, Microsoft launched its Copilot+ PC brand to identify AI-first computers with exclusive artificial intelligence features, but that wording is nowhere to be found on recent Microsoft devices or OEM products. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

At first, the Comma Neo and OpenPilot supported a single Acura and single Honda model, but by 2020, the company’s software and $999 device were rated more highly by Consumer Reports than any OEM system. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

And that causing a problem for both a Goodyear as well as an OEM, right, of a dissatisfaction event. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

original equipment manufacturer

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above