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 extension was done for the safety of motorists and construction crews. Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024 Irresponsible motorists floating away have left their cars in the middle of my street, causing endless traffic jams. Jay Martel, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024 Still, this outrageously funky genre blend — a pitch-black horror comedy about screwy siblings turning motorists and motel guests into scrumptious jerky — deserves its a special spot in the greater midnight movie pantry. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024 Israel was once again hit by a terror attack on Wednesday, as a knife-wielding motorist ran rampant across the coastal city of Hadera, putting eight people in the hospital. Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024 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 16 Nov. 2024.

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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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