carmaker

noun

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

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One major carmaker earns $2,019 per truck/SUV in accessories, generating $350 million in annual gross profit—nearly a third of its vehicle profits. Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Adding to its woes are reports that Volkswagen is planning mass layoffs and factory closures, part of a wave of consolidation among European carmakers hit by Chinese brands’ expansion into the continent and a sharp sales slump in China. Andy Browne, semafor.com, 30 June 2026 The collaboration between Lacoste and the French carmaker also extends to a capsule collection spanning polos, T-shirts, lightweight outerwear, caps and key rings. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Like many European carmakers, it has been squeezed by fresh tariffs on its exports to the United States as well as struggling to counter the rise of Chinese electric vehicles manufacturers, including BYD. Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 26 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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