carmaker

noun

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

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The shift comes as European carmakers struggle to compete with Chinese rivals. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025 European carmakers face a delicate trade-off next year between a potential easing of CO₂ emissions rules and a possible return of fierce competition from China. Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025 The Detroit carmaker is contending with lower-than-expected demand for EVs and plans to halt production of some pure electric vehicles in favor of hybrid models. Diane Brady, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025 The carmaker will also build larger trucks and SUVs to better align with customer demand for capability, towing and range. Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 16 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 2025.

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