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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Stuart Dyos, The Tennessean, 23 July 2025
The plant, operational since 2012, also produces automotive vehicle batteries for partners, including General Motors, Honda and Hyundai Motors.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Currently, 26% of automotive organizations are using generative AI to accelerate autonomous vehicle development.
—Rajnish Nath, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
While it's changed multiple times to stay current with the latest in automotive technology, the ride remains Disney World's fastest with a top speed of 65 mph.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for automotive
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“Automotive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/automotive. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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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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