driver

noun

ˈdrī-vər How to pronounce driver (audio)
Definition of drivernext
as in chauffeur
a person who travels by automobile fans arriving by public transportation will find the south entrance most convenient, but drivers will have a choice of entrances

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Recent Examples of driver Signs quickly piled up at his roadside memorial blaming Bustillos for the chain of events and telling other drivers to slow down. — Jacob Sisneros, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Police, in a news release, said he was struck by a vehicle while in the far-right lane, and the driver remained at the scene. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026 When the driver — whose name has not been released publicly — arrived to pick her up, Weatherall allegedly stabbed him 11 times and then stole his vehicle, per Law & Crime. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 Her parents often pinned a note to her shirt so that local taxi-drivers could bring her home. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for driver
  1. chauffeur
  2. motorist
  3. operator
  4. wheelman
Noun
  • Unlike Phantom and often Cullinan too, this isn’t one for the chauffeur to enjoy.
    — Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Each was known as His or Her Excellency, and had a specific job — security, chauffeur, media relations.
    — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of chauffeur
Noun
  • All but one eastbound lane also was closed as authorities managed traffic and prevented motorists from attempting to turn around on the highway.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • As a result, many drivers opt for uninsured motorist coverage for additional financial protection, which can increase insurance costs.
    — McKynzie Steward, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of motorist
Noun
  • Empty legs are flights where the aircraft operator is traveling to pick up the next customer, said Meaghan Wells, the chief growth officer for private aviation company WheelsUp.
    — Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Dominion alleged that the cable network operator had knowingly broadcast false claims that Dominion had rigged the 2020 presidential election.
    — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of operator
Noun
  • Known for his competitiveness and technical skill, Larson is respected across NASCAR as a true wheelman.
    — Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
  • Getaway driver extraordinaire Jim Ellis (Josh Holloway) is a very good wheelman who enjoys being a very good wheelman.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Definition of wheelman

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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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