motorist


mo·tor·ist

noun \ˈmō-tə-rist\

Definition of MOTORIST

: a person who travels by automobile

Examples of MOTORIST

  1. When our car broke down, we were helped by a passing motorist.
  2. <environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels>

First Known Use of MOTORIST

1896

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