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

Chinese automakers are now the de facto global standard for electric vehicles. — Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Sodium-ion batteries, once considered a laboratory curiosity, are now entering commercial production, with companies such as CATL unveiling second-generation cells and several automakers exploring the technology for future vehicles. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

That’s why many expect automakers to move the digital goalposts yet again. — New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026

That model, along with the debut of the polarizing Luce EV, shows that the 86-year-old automaker isn’t afraid to try new things. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 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