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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Along for the trip this time were Warren Ahner, an AI exec and former autonomy executive for a major automaker, and self-driving enthusiast Paul Pham. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026 The Swedish automaker unveiled the EX60, an all-electric version of its most popular model, on Wednesday. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026 The company anticipates its first revenue—around $5 million derived from licensing deals with automakers, including Volkswagen’s PowerCo. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Renault’s new contract may be part of this new push, as the automaker will now apply its mass production and quality control expertise to the new drone project. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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