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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Long lamented the havoc wreaked on motorists, who will be affected by the partial bridge closure well into 2025. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024 The Police Department is telling motorists to be aware of two road closures expected to affect traffic in the days ahead. Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has previously issued statements encouraging motorists to slow down in areas in several South Florida counties where panthers are known to be active. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024 State police are also planning on stepping up traffic enforcement with patrol units that will be targeting motorists driving aggressively, unsafe and under the influence. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 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 25 Dec. 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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