automaker

noun

au·​to·​mak·​er ˈȯ-tō-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce automaker (audio)
ˈä-tō-
: a manufacturer of automobiles

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Both cars are based on the current M8 but wear sleek bodies that are among the most visually striking designs to come from the automaker this century. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 May 2025 Shares of Tesla, another magnificent seven member, rose by 6.7%, the largest jump for the automaker since an earlier 6.7% increase on May 12. Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Shares of other Chinese automakers also declined on Monday as investors turned cautious about stiffer competition and a potential price war in the sector. Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 26 May 2025 However, the automaker only sold 38,965 units in 2024, said Business Insider. Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for automaker

Word History

Etymology

auto entry 1 + maker

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of automaker was in 1899

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“Automaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/automaker. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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