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automaker

American  
[aw-toh-mey-ker] / ˈɔ toʊˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. an automobile manufacturer.


Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of automaker

First recorded in 1900–05; auto- 2 + maker

Example Sentences

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At Ford, many dealers are irate after the automaker scrubbed its lineup of all sedans and cheaper SUVs over the past few years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

On Tuesday, shares of the Dearborn, Mich., automaker closed at $15.32, the highest since 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Still, Luca di Montezemolo, Ferrari’s former chairman, told reporters on Tuesday that the automaker is “risking the destruction of a legend.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The waiting list for Ferraris runs toward the end of 2027, the automaker said earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Global automaker Stellantis is accelerating partnerships with Chinese competitors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

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