carmaker

noun

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

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At one point, one of the band’s homies pulls up to headquarters in a brand-new Ferrari Purosangue, the carmaker’s only SUV. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026 In an age when carmakers are being pushed steadily toward full electrification, the idea of a plug-in diesel hybrid is an intriguing one. New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026 Other Chinese carmakers also are expected to be impacted, as the Middle East has become a growing destination for Chinese auto exports. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 6 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 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 16 Mar. 2026.

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