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carmaker

American  
[kahr-mey-ker] / ˈkɑrˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. a manufacturer of automobiles.


Etymology

Origin of carmaker

First recorded in 1950–55; car 1 + maker

Example Sentences

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French industry magazine L'Usine Nouvelle said that the carmaker is working in partnership with the Belgian group John Cockerill, which owns the main French supplier of military vehicles Arquus.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Chinese carmaker Changan is set to start selling an EV with CATL’s sodium-ion battery in the middle of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Toyota is the world’s top-selling carmaker, selling a record 11.3 million vehicles in 2025 despite U.S. tariffs disrupting the automotive industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Up to 275 jobs could be lost at luxury carmaker Bentley, the firm said.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Dati is in September to appear in court charged with having received 900,000 euros from a subsidiary of carmaker Renault-Nissan between 2010 and 2012 when she was a member of the European Parliament.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026