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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The automaker said the initiative includes a conversational AI technology that will be introduced into vehicles next year. Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025 Yet in a move that’s out of character for the automaker that prides itself on offering seemingly unlimited levels of customization, each car will be identical—there’s no option for personalization. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025 The automaker then expects to expand the availability of the tech to other models, company executives said. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025 The Detroit automaker allocated the electric commercial vans into its Chevrolet brand last year in a bid to boost its performance as GM tries to gain ground against competitors, including Ford and Rivian, in the market. Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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