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chipmaker

American  
[chip-mey-ker] / ˈtʃɪpˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. a manufacturer of electronic chips.


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Origin of chipmaker

chip 1 + maker

Example Sentences

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The world's largest chipmaker has told the BBC that inflation is pushing up the cost of doing business, and did not rule out price rises.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Tokyo climbed more than two percent, helped by a more than 11 percent surge in chipmaker Tokyo Electron, while Advantest also jumped.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Nvidia shares were also higher Monday after the chipmaker unveiled a new PC chip called RTX Spark.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Earlier in May, South Korea's Samsung Electronics, known for its smartphones and televisions, joined the $1tn club and became only the second Asian firm to reach the milestone after Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The insurer owns more than an 8% stake in the chipmaker and dividends from the holding are a major source of investment income.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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