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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Maryland motorists can expect to pay more to renew their vehicle registrations after a fee increase takes effect on Tuesday. Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 30 June 2025 Traffic was not rerouted, and many motorists along the mountainous route had no choice but to remain in their vehicles overnight. CBS News, 28 June 2025 GasBuddy’s monitors reported plenty of places in Broward and Palm Beach counties where motorists were still finding regular gas for less than $3 a gallon on Monday, including several stations along State Road 7 in Lauderdale Lakes and Lauderhill and Mobil at 16961 Miramar Parkway, in Miramar. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025 Earlier this week, the city approved protective barriers around the roundabout to keep pedestrians and other motorists safe. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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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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