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

During the pandemic, car production was capped, and automakers used their limited capacity on building luxury cars, like Maseratis. — David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

Now both Stellantis and the union have confirmed to the Detroit Free Press that the automaker and Canadian company Roshel have signed an agreement precipitating a sale. — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Over two decades later, the Prius has become a huge part of the Japanese automaker's American portfolio and its powertrain inspired multiple standard hybrid Toyotas. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

The announcement came days after the Department of Transportation needled automakers over their reliance on Chinese supply chains. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Sep. 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