automaker

noun

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

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Born a year after the name Mercedes-Benz was officially adopted, the S-Type became the initial springboard for the automaker’s legacy. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025 Its features only recently allowed some drivers to have their hands off the wheel while highway driving under certain circumstances, a milestone other automakers have already reached. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025 The automakers have also signed a letter of intent to explore jointly developing and manufacturing light commercial vehicles. Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025 Morocco is creating a battery hub to supply European automakers. Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for automaker

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 16 Dec. 2025.

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