motorist

noun

mo·​tor·​ist ˈmō-tə-rist How to pronounce motorist (audio)
: a person who travels by automobile

Examples of motorist in a Sentence

When our car broke down, we were helped by a passing motorist. environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels
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The Arizona Department of Transportation urged motorists to allow for extra travel time and to drive on the primary detours. Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 21 Feb. 2025 For the first two hours, activists gave short speeches as passing motorists honked their horns. Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025 Donald Trump must respect artistic freedom in Washington and beyond Daily Horoscope for February 18, 2025 Indiana Senate passes Braun’s property tax plan on third reading House bill could take a toll on motorists on Indiana highways Why is Helen Hunt at the Goodman Theatre? Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025 How to find cheap gas near you There’s an app to help: The GasBuddy app was built to show motorists prices around them and a fuel tracker can update users on stations that have or don’t have fuel based on supply changes. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for motorist

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of motorist was in 1896

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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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motorist

noun
mo·​tor·​ist ˈmōt-ə-rəst How to pronounce motorist (audio)
: a person who travels by automobile

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