OEM

See also: öm and -öm

English

Etymology

Acronym for “Original Equipment Manufacturer”.

Noun

OEM (plural OEMs)

A company that produces parts to be sold under another company's brand.
A value-added reseller; company selling goods assembled from other companies' parts.
All makers prior to initial retail sale, in contrast to aftermarket.
(Emergency services) Initialism of Office of Emergency Management.

Usage notes

Especially automotive and computer hardware. Software with this label includes just a shrink-wrapped CD, without printed manual, without being inside a box, etc.

Adjective

OEM (not comparable)

Goods sold by an OEM (any definition).

Synonyms

(goods sold under another company's brand): white label

Antonyms

(makers prior to initial sale): aftermarket

Anagrams

'ome, -ome, EOM, Emo, MOE, Meo, MoE, Moe, OME, emo, moe, moé

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