chipmaker

noun

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

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Meanwhile, debuts by Chinese chipmakers this year on the mainland have been far more impressive. Sangmi Cha, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026 In recent months, several Chinese chipmakers have announced plans to list, including Moore Threads and Biren Technology. Dylan Butts, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026 The Californian chipmaker is preparing to file for a US IPO as soon as this week, targeting a second-quarter 2026 listing, but its plans to go public have been delayed by its G42 ties, according to Reuters. Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 22 Dec. 2025 Make sure to check out Thursday's episode of Uncanny Valley, which features a live conversation with Lisa Su, the CEO of the famed chipmaker AMD. Zoë Schiffer Manisha Krishnan, Wired News, 17 Dec. 2025 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 10 Jan. 2026.

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