automotive

adjective

au·​to·​mo·​tive ˌȯ-tə-ˈmō-tiv 

1

: self-propelled

2

: of, relating to, or concerned with self-propelled vehicles or machines

Examples of automotive in a Sentence

The store stocks automotive parts.

Recent Examples on the Web

If ever there was a family automotive project, a first-year Mustang is it. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025

Common household window cleaners work well for most automotive glass surfaces, but a mixture of white vinegar and water is often recommended for tinted windows. —Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

Most, if not all, U.S. industries will be impacted by the tariffs, from retailers to restaurants to the automotive industry. —William Gavin, Quartz, 27 Feb. 2025

Revenue of Nvidia’s automotive and robotics segment rose 103% year on year to $570 million in the fourth quarter of the 2025 fiscal year. —Bernice Ooi,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

auto- + motive entry 2

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for automotive

• locomotive
• electromotive
• emotive
• promotive
• motive
• votive

Kids Definition

automotive

adjective

au·​to·​mo·​tive ˌȯt-ə-ˈmōt-iv 

1

: self-propelled

2

: of, relating to, or concerned with automobiles, trucks, or buses