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automaker

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

noun

  1. an automobile manufacturer.


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Etymology

Origin of automaker

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

Example Sentences

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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 revival accelerated Friday when shares of Qualcomm rose more than 12% on the company’s deal with global automaker Stellantis to support AI-powered vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The company’s share price fell 8% on Tuesday after the anticipated reveal, wiping out more than $5 billion from the market cap of Europe’s most valuable automaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Yet while such deals give Stellantis some wiggle room for now, it could still result in creating more competition for the automaker in a tightening global car market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

On Sunday, Europe’s most valuable automaker took the wraps off its first-ever model without an internal combustion engine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

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