carmaker

noun

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

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The company’s extraordinary rise from an upstart carmaker to a global force in sustainable energy and transport has been fueled by his relentless ambition and uncanny ability to attract capital. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025 Market potential Porsche is not the first carmaker to experiment with wireless charging. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025 The additional shares on offer could boost Musk’s stake in the carmaker to at least 25%, Bloomberg reported. semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025 The series recounts how he leveraged technology, nostalgia and design to dramatically improve Renault’s fortunes, also leading the carmaker into electric, planet-friendly vehicles, which should mesh well with Kering’s strong sustainability ethos. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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