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

Furthermore, earlier this year the Antitrust Division at the DOJ sent Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to the ALNG’s members—namely BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, as well as industrial conglomerate Thyssenkrupp, which is a major automotive supplier. —Ike Brannon, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026

The latest allegations come as BYD has expanded into an automotive powerhouse, surpassing Tesla as the world's largest electric car manufacturer in 2025. —Evelyn Cheng,matthew Chin, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026

Police said the package was shipped from China and was marked as containing an automotive filter. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026

The former automotive center will be removed to create an outdoor space for events. —Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026

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