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

In all, more than a billion dollars in automotive assets are on display and on the road during Monterey Car Week. —Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

No one knows, said Austin Shivers, AAA automotive engineer. —Medora Lee, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025

Through his Boys to Men Workshop, Donnelson teaches young boys practical automotive skills, like changing tires and checking oil, while mentoring them toward a better future. —Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025

There was plenty of automotive Americana showcased at The Bridge, from muscle cars to classic tourers, but one domestic stunner that captivated us was this 1956 Ford Thunderbird dressed in a striking Peacock blue. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 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