OEM

Origin

Acronym for “Original Equipment Manufacturer”.

Full definition of OEM

Noun

1. A company that produces parts to be sold under another company's brand.
2. A value-added reseller; company selling goods assembled from other companies' parts.
3. All makers prior to initial retail sale, in contrast to aftermarket.

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

1. 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

• EOM
• emo
• Moe
• moe
• moé