automotive

American  

[aw-tuh-moh-tiv, aw-tuh-moh-tiv] / ˌɔ təˈmoʊ tɪv, ˈɔ təˌmoʊ tɪv /

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.

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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 British  

/ ˌɔːtəˈməʊtɪv /

adjective

1. relating to motor vehicles

2. self-propelling

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Other Word Forms

• nonautomotive adjective

Etymology

Origin of automotive

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

Example Sentences

California built its tradition of open government — including for citizen boards that set the rules for such functions as automotive repair and security guard licensing — precisely to keep well-funded corporate interests in check.

From Los Angeles Times

The unpredictability is reverberating through the automotive industry’s sprawling supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal

The fastest growth came in what Huawei calls its intelligent automotive solution business.

From The Wall Street Journal

And manufacturing in Canada contracted 1.4%, more than countering an increase in December as the automotive sector notched the biggest retreat since September 2021 due to an extended winter shutdown at assembly plants in Ontario.

From The Wall Street Journal

The fastest growth came in what Huawei calls its intelligent automotive solution business, where revenue increased 72% last year to 45 billion yuan.

From The Wall Street Journal