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motorist

noun

ˈmō-tə-rist

Definition of motorist

as in driver

a person who travels by automobile environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels

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Recent Examples of motorist The woman sustained injuries that required hospital treatment, while the two motorists sustained minor injuries. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 When a motorist receives a moving violation, there are consequences for ignoring the summons. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026 More construction over the weekend means more delays for motorists this weekend. — Kimberly Wright, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Traffic stopped along Highway 19 after a motorist struck members of the Milligan University cycling team Wednesday. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motorist

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driver

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After it was immobilized, the driver attempted to leave the vehicle and was apprehended by officers, according to NEA Report.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
Costco is an awkward exhibit for putting shareholder-value maximization in the driver’s seat.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026

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