carmaker

noun

car·​mak·​er ˈkär-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce carmaker (audio)
: an automobile manufacturer

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First things first – Fang Cheng Bao (FCB) is a China-only carmaker that comes under the BYD umbrella. — New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026 The buggy systems are emblematic of persistent struggles carmakers have experienced while adding tech-forward features ranging from touchscreens to parking sensors. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 Its activities range from production of aluminum chassis parts for carmakers to trading raw materials. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 Over the last year, the world’s mass carmakers have absorbed between $55 billion to $65 billion in combined financial losses and write-downs. — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carmaker

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First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of carmaker was in 1954

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“Carmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carmaker. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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