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

Over time, automakers have gradually improved their vehicles' average efficiency. — Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026

Born in Hiroshima in 1983, Oyamada won the Shincho Prize for New Writers for The Factory, which was drawn from her experiences working as a temp for an automaker’s subsidiary. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Porsche is best known for its traditional sports cars like the 911, but the automaker has released several longroofs over the years, including, over the last decade, variants of the Panamera and Taycan. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026

This rule allowed automakers to buy credits from EV manufacturers, to offset making less fuel-efficient vehicles. — Willa Rubin, NPR, 28 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