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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Elena Ford said the automaker's dealers have always been deeply rooted in their communities and are known to step up when help is needed, such as in this case. Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 14 July 2025 The experts predict that automakers will soon have to help dealers by offering more national sales programs, and likely, low financing deals, to keep inventory from piling up on lots. Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 14 July 2025 But so are all Acura brands, the luxury model of Japanese automaker Honda. Danny Bakst, Fortune, 13 July 2025 China, in mid-June, issued temporary six-month licenses to certain major U.S. automaker suppliers and select firms. Bob Woods, CNBC, 13 July 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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