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 was a smart strategy because Stevens worked on the automaker rescue program during President Barack Obama’s administration, said David Dulio, a political science professor at Oakland University. Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026 At issue are California’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, which were adopted in 2022 and established several requirements for automakers, including the 2035 zero-emission sales mandate. Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Major automakers including Ford, General Motors and Stellantis are paring back their EV ambitions. Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Starting prices range from $45,000 to $58,000 – substantially lower than its full-size SUV – which could position Rivian as a mass market EV automaker, substantially ramping up production in the downstate college town. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 12 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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