automaker

noun

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

Examples of automaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The automaker’s lineup was almost entirely made up of aging, uninspiring K Car derivatives that couldn’t compete against the latest offerings from GM, Ford, and the Japanese automakers. Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 17 July 2024 Although the world's automakers are in the midst of a great electrification, some of the more ambitious timelines for ditching the internal combustion engine are now looking quite unrealistic. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 July 2024 Initially Tesla Superchargers were exclusive to its drivers, but starting this year other EV drivers can use them after Tesla provided ports to Ford and other automakers. Calmatters, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024 Biden and Trump have both made several appearances in Michigan to woo voters, especially union workers employed by U.S. automakers like Ford Motor(F.N), General Motors(GM.N), and Jeep-maker Stellantis (STLAM.MI). Allende Miglietta, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for automaker 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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