automotive

[aw-tuh-moh-tiv, aw-tuh-moh-tiv]

adjective

1. pertaining to the design, operation, manufacture, or sale of automobiles.

   automotive parts.

2. propelled by a self-contained motor, engine, or the like.

noun

1. Informal.,  an industry, store department, etc., specializing in appliances and parts for cars, trucks, and other motorized vehicles.

   You may find what you're looking for in automotive.

automotive

/ ˌɔːtəˈməʊtɪv /

adjective

1. relating to motor vehicles

2. self-propelling

Other Word Forms

• nonautomotive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of automotive¹

First recorded in 1860–65; auto- ¹ + motive

Example Sentences

With prices for everything rising, consumer companies concerned about the pressures on low-income Americans include food, automotive and airline businesses, among others, said analyst Adam Josephson.

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Thanks to China’s mature automotive supply chain, robotaxi makers there that use local components typically have a large cost advantage versus competitors overseas, he added.

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Sales at the German chip maker’s automotive business for the three months through September slipped 2% on year to 1.92 billion euros.

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Infineon is particularly exposed to carmakers as its automotive business generally accounts for the lion’s share of annual sales.

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Filtration Group, a privately held affiliate of Madison Industries, makes filtration systems for industrial, automotive and heating-and-cooling applications.

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