carmaker

noun

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

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The carmaker advised owners to make sure no objects or people, including children, are in the seat or seat-folding area before operating the power seat. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 The tally may even provide a sticker shock for BMW enthusiasts, who also may justify the hefty number considering the carmaker’s reputation as a driver’s delight. James Raia, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026 Nvidia is also continuing to expand its push into autonomous vehicles, where its chips and software platforms are increasingly being used by carmakers building self-driving systems. Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026 Instead, the carmaker is also working on a QX80 Track Spec that could make 680 horsepower or more, expected to come in 2028. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 2026.

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