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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In the real world, automakers can use the allocation to pressure dealers into doing just about anything. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 18 June 2026 The luxury automaker now forecasts 2026 profits of just 1-3%, down from 4-6%, and plans expanded cost-cutting measures. Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 All that power, in true muscle car fashion, was routed to the rear wheels via the automaker’s three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 Taira did not dismiss the possibility of Carvana offering leasing or using Stellantis’ financial services, which have been highly profitable for automakers, but said the offerings would need to seamlessly integrate into its current online selling platforms. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 17 June 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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