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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The motorist and a passing Minnesota Department of Transportation snowplow operator both called 911.
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Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 Feb. 2026
The latest deluge of rain has made getting around Los Angeles doubly difficult for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The weather service warned the winds could result in difficult driving conditions for SUVs, vans, RVs and commercial trucks, while reducing visibility for other motorists.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The other two were dragged by the pickup and later freed by motorists and a Caltrans crew, the CHP said.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 Feb. 2026
The latest deluge of rain has made getting around Los Angeles doubly difficult for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The weather service warned the winds could result in difficult driving conditions for SUVs, vans, RVs and commercial trucks, while reducing visibility for other motorists.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The other two were dragged by the pickup and later freed by motorists and a Caltrans crew, the CHP said.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
ˈmōt-ə-rəst 
: a person who travels by automobile
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