Carmaker
noun
noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A manufacturer of automobiles.
"Helper and Sako (1995) did detect some convergence in the way U.S. and Japanese carmakers work with suppliers."
- 2 a business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles wordnet
Example
More examples"And if you think there are more commercials breaking up the action on the field than there used to be, you're right. Last year's Super Bowl telecast included a record 45 minutes and five seconds of air time for commercials. But the biggest Super Bowl advertiser is not a carmaker or beer or fast food sponsor. That distinction belongs to the broadcast network (this year CBS) itself, which takes as much as one-quarter of the commercial time to promote its own shows."
Etymology
From car + maker.
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