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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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But the decades-old concept is rooted in the idea of encouraging carmaker employees to buy what they build.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

German carmaker BMW reported a three percent fall in annual profit on Thursday, despite US tariffs and cutthroat competition in China, far smaller than the double-digit plunges seen at rivals.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026