chipmaker

noun

chip·​mak·​er ˈchip-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce chipmaker (audio)
: a manufacturer of integrated circuits

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The announcement comes as Chinese chipmakers continue looking for alternative manufacturing technologies amid restrictions on access to advanced lithography systems from Dutch supplier ASML. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026 Fortunately for Wall Street veterans, who wish to grasp the new digital economy, chipmaker Cerebras and rocket operator SpaceX, owner of xAI, published extensive commentary on tokens in their recent initial public offering filings. Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 June 2026 Demand for the chipmaker’s semiconductors has skyrocketed lately, driven by the rush to construct AI data centers, so the financial of any error can be immense. Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 June 2026 Declines in tech and AI stocks, including the chipmakers, weighed on the major indexes. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chipmaker

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First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chipmaker was in 1971

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“Chipmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chipmaker. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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