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
Recent Examples on the Web Race organizers have partnered with the Waze smartphone app to advise motorists of closures for the weekend and help plan alternative routes. Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024 In a post on the social media site X, Ontario police said the incident led to the closure of an area around Euclid Avenue and the 10 Freeway and encouraged motorists to find alternate routes. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 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 Update, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024 Three to four additional minibike riders jumped in and assaulted the motorist. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for motorist 

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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 7 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

motorist

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

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