carmaker

noun

car·​mak·​er ˈkär-ˌmā-kər 

: an automobile manufacturer

Examples of carmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Come 2015, the carmaker saw a way to resurrect the marque with a new sedan that could both rake in profits and, potentially, test the waters for a broader return. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026

The non-partisan Center for Automotive Research pegs Chinese carmakers’ share of the global market at 25% as of 2025, up from 14% in 2020 and practically zero not that long ago. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

China was once a key profit center for Volkswagen, but now the company faces declining demand for cars there on top of fierce price competition from local carmakers. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

The answer lies in a complex game of cat and mouse between carmakers, thieves and technology. — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for carmaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• lawmaker
• matchmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker