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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Such moves are designed to encourage greater self-reliance among China’s automakers, Loh said. Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026 In the American market, the list of automakers that have abandoned stick shift for good is a lot longer than those that haven’t and includes Mercedes, Audi, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Lexus, Jaguar, Maserati, and Aston Martin, to name several. Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026 There are some automakers that have seen the light and moved on to other trim materials. Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026 The automaker urged the union to let its members vote on it, but the UAW said the offer didn’t offer key job security language, and that union officials also wanted more improvements on health care and wages. The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 2026.

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