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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His security designs have also been deployed by automakers and other IoT device manufacturers. Evan Johnson, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026 Estimates suggest the technology could add about $100 to $500 to the cost of a new vehicle, with automakers expected to pass that cost on to buyers. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026 Toyota and Lexus have been slower to produce a competitive EV than many competitors like Tesla, Hyundai, General Motors and Ford, but the RZ is a fine addition to the Japanese luxury automaker's portfolio. Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 Rounding things out is a set of 23-inch alloy wheels finished in Platinum Silver and secured by the automaker’s new center caps. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.

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