automotive

adjective

au·​to·​mo·​tive ˌȯ-tə-ˈmō-tiv How to pronounce automotive (audio)
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.
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That knowledge provides technology transfer to other areas of the automotive industry as the lubricants must sustain integrity and durability in very high stress environments. — Bruce Martin, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Rising production costs led to job losses in key industries like automotive manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025 If the car isn't listed below, owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls. — James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025 Fain is one of the only high-profile supporters of Trump’s tariffs among automotive leaders. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for automotive

Word History

Etymology

auto- + motive entry 2

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of automotive was in 1830

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automotive

adjective
au·​to·​mo·​tive ˌȯt-ə-ˈmōt-iv How to pronounce automotive (audio)
1
: self-propelled
2
: of, relating to, or concerned with automobiles, trucks, or buses

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