carmaker

noun

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

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The investment bank upgraded the carmaker to overweight from equal-weight. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 June 2026 Even Tesla, the only major Western carmaker competing in China, has struggled to keep pace in the country as local automakers slash car prices. Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 15 June 2026 In 2025, the world’s biggest carmaker Toyota sold more than 10 million vehicles. Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Selling more cars overseas may also generate better profitability for Chinese carmakers, as an intense price war in China last year has eroded the profitability of many automakers. ABC News, 10 June 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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