automotive
adjective
au·to·mo·tive
ˌȯ-tə-ˈmō-tiv 
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: of, relating to, or concerned with self-propelled vehicles or machines
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The store stocks automotive parts.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Mazda has also developed a new generation of infotainment system for the CX-5, joining the growing list of automakers that have adopted Google's Android Automotive OS and Google automotive services.
—ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
Welders, automotive mechanics, boilermakers, and drafters all rank among the least promising career starters.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
In some cases, such as the automotive sector, goods and parts can cross borders five to six times during the manufacturing process.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for automotive
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automotive
adjective
au·to·mo·tive
ˌȯt-ə-ˈmōt-iv
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2
: of, relating to, or concerned with automobiles, trucks, or buses
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