automaker

noun

au·​to·​mak·​er ˈȯ-tō-ˌmā-kər 

ˈä-tō-

: a manufacturer of automobiles

Examples of automaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From California and Texas to Georgia and Tennessee, automakers are building or expanding massive manufacturing campuses designed to produce hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles each year. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026

But in copying Tesla’s futuristic aesthetic, automakers may also have adopted complexity where none was needed. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Downsizing With brands like Slate entering the market, automakers appear to be hearing the call for cheaper options. — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The American automaker headed by CEO Mary Barra is increasing profits but selling fewer cars. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

auto entry 1 + maker

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for automaker

• boilermaker
• cabinetmaker
• coffeemaker
• troublemaker
• undertaker
• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker