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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Scaling robots alongside cars The automaker is backing its humanoid ambitions with major investment. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026 The lawsuit accused the automaker of being negligent in the design and manufacturing of the Cybertruck, alleging that the crash forces Sheehan experienced were survivable but that doors couldn’t be opened once power was lost. Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026 While Nissan moves forward without the Sentra, the automaker still plans to offer relatively affordable options. Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026 Ford's plan is similar to those of other automakers, but the company notably plans to offer the new system on a mainstream EV first, rather than on a pricier model — defying typical technology rollouts in the automotive industry. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 8 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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