carmaker

noun

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

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Subaru debuted the Solterra, its first and to-date only electric offering in the carmaker’s nine-vehicle lineup, in late 2021. James Raia, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026 Then, in turn, the carmaker whipped up several hundred production versions for North America, combining off-road-ready kit with the powertrain of the Cayenne GTS. Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026 However, operating income fell to $885 million (€768 million) from a record of $962 million (€835 million) in 2024, and the carmaker had a profitability of 24%, also slightly down from last year. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026 In stock markets, Asia-Pacific equities rose Tuesday as auto and tech stocks gained after Nvidia announced robust revenue forecast for its key chips, and partnerships with carmakers from the region. Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 2026.

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