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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 Two girls under the age of 10 were riding the minibike when they were struck by a motorist, police said. — Cole Premo, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 While the trooper was standing on the passenger side of the patrol car, a passing motorist struck the trooper and the patrol car, the highway patrol said. — Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Salazar was identified as the suspect after a motorist contacted authorities regarding a driver who had aggressively confronted him minutes before Clinkunbroomer was killed, according to evidence presented at a prior hearing. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The woman sustained injuries that required hospital treatment, while the two motorists sustained minor injuries. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motorist

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driver

Noun

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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