carmaker

noun

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

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China’s exports of passenger cars surged in April, an industry group said Monday, as its carmakers push to expand in overseas markets as domestic sales continue to fall. ABC News, 11 May 2026 Unlike many battery-electric performance carmakers, however, Lamborghini continues to prioritize high-revving combustion engines and emotional driving engagement. James Morris, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 Likely off the table is the idea of allowing Chinese electric carmakers to set up manufacturing plants in the US. Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 May 2026 The future is safe As part of its transformation into a true mobility company, Toyota is aiming to become the world’s safest carmaker. Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for carmaker

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First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 May. 2026.

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