carmaker

noun

car·​mak·​er ˈkär-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce carmaker (audio)
: an automobile manufacturer

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Meanwhile, electric carmaker Xpeng also has its own humanoid robot model. Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026 China’s carmakers are reigniting a fraught price war in a bid to reverse a slump in sales. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 1 Mar. 2026 Merz was accompanied by top executives from 30 German firms including top carmakers such as Volkswagen and BMW, which are acutely feeling the strain of Chinese competition — contributing to the growing trade imbalance. Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026 Design Vehicles from Aston Martin have long offered a distinct visual ambiance that sets them apart from those of other carmakers, and the Vantage S is no exception. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carmaker

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First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of carmaker was in 1954

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“Carmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carmaker. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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