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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With nearly 64,000 employees in North America, the automaker has contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 50 million cars and trucks across its 14 manufacturing plants. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 Canyon is demonstrating that advanced automotive safety features are entirely possible on two wheels, encouraging other bike manufacturers and automakers to adopt the technology and make roads safer for everyone. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 July 2026 The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025. Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 In the mid-2000s, two federal regulations went into effect that required automakers to lower vehicles’ sulfur output – which also reduces octane. David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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