Definition of "carmaker" []

• A manufacturer of automotive vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and vans. (noun)

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• "It's a title Lexus has held for years, but the carmaker is lagging behind Mercedes by about 3,000 vehicles in 2010."
• "Her family owns a large stake in German carmaker BMW."
• "Klatten's family owns a large stake in German carmaker, BMW."