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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That artificial wall is what lets other automaker CEOs sleep at night. Joel Feder, The Drive, 25 June 2026 His leadership comes as automakers navigate intensifying competition in electric vehicles, shifting consumer expectations and growing geopolitical pressures. Slma Shelbayah, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Well, that car is now out of production—for at least a while longer—but rather than leave competitors wanting, the automaker has chosen to homologate the 911 for the many GT4 racing series around the world. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 Polestar is majority owned by Geely, a Chinese automaker, and its chairman Li Shufu. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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