motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
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Definition of motorist
: a person who travels by automobile
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Synonyms & Antonyms for motorist
Synonyms
automobilist, driver, wheelman
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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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Thereâs been little else to do here for the past four weeks, except wave at motorists who honk in support of these homegrown heroes waging a national struggle over workersâ rights. — Tim Craig, Washington Post, "In Trump country, a group of coal miners rebel over lost jobs, missed paychecks," 31 Aug. 2019 Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, said there was plenty of fuel but stations are running out with the demand from motorists. — Austin Fuller, orlandosentinel.com, "Hurricane Dorian leaves some Orlando gas pumps dry," 30 Aug. 2019 Highway 101 was already jammed with motorists traveling within San Mateo County, who account for 43% of rush hour trips on 101 that cross Highway 92. — Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, "New bus lines could help solve S.F.-to-Peninsula commuting woes," 29 Aug. 2019 In a series of tweets on Tuesday afternoon, Michigan State Police announced their latest crackdown on speeding motorists and bad drivers. — Dixita Limbachia, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan State Police targeting speeders, bad drivers on 4 metro Detroit freeways," 28 Aug. 2019 The sessions are intended to provide tips not only for scooter riders, but also motorists, cyclists and pedestrians who also will share the road. — Robert Higgs, cleveland.com, "Want to try out an electric scooter? Cleveland, scooter companies to host events to boost riding safety," 19 Aug. 2019 Supplemental safety measures such as crossing gate arms, upgraded warning devices, improved lighting, new signs, medians and curbs have been installed to hopefully discourage pedestrian, cyclists and motorists. — Tonya Alanez, sun-sentinel.com, "Cops couldnât identify man killed by train. Then dog led them to heartbroken family.," 10 Aug. 2019 The townhomes, according to a city staff report, also would improve motorist sightlines because the development would reconfigure the driveways and require removal of fencing and landscaping currently on the plot where the homes are proposed to go. — Hillary Davis, Daily Pilot, "Newport Beach council to take a look at townhouse project proposed in Santa Ana Heights," 9 Aug. 2019 Like motorists and asset managers, most claim above-average results. — The Economist, "The fertility business is booming," 8 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'motorist.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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motorist
noun
English Language Learners Definition of motorist
: a person who drives a car
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motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
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Kids Definition of motorist
: a person who travels by automobile
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