carmaker

noun

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

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Mike Hawes represents Britain’s carmakers as the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Danica Kirka, Fortune, 22 June 2026 Alibaba Group, Baidu and carmaker BYD were among the latest additions. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 June 2026 Britain’s carmakers were early and outspoken opponents of Brexit, arguing that increased red tape surrounding shipments of parts and finished vehicles would damage an industry built on a network of interlinked factories in multiple European countries. ABC News, 22 June 2026 Concept Cars And Events Keep The Excitement High As carmakers have moved away from expensive concepts that may never actually go into production, Genesis has leaned into the idea. Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 20 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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