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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Tasmin Lockwood, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Von der Leyen will host European automotive sector executives September 12 to discuss the future of the sector.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Most of these car fragrances smell similar to scents made by designer brands, just with automotive branding on them.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Automotive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/automotive. Accessed 12 Sep. 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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