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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Caltrans told motorists to expect significant delays and urged them to take alternative routes if possible.
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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The extra weight of EVs and a lack of an electric vehicle equivalent to federal gas tax fees could shift more of the road-repair burden on American motorists who drive gas cars.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The bridge, which carries over 30,000 motorists a day, is expected to be closed for four to five years beginning in early 2027.
—Shelley Nelson, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
As motorists become more fixated on their devices, a few automakers are bucking the trend.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The extra weight of EVs and a lack of an electric vehicle equivalent to federal gas tax fees could shift more of the road-repair burden on American motorists who drive gas cars.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The bridge, which carries over 30,000 motorists a day, is expected to be closed for four to five years beginning in early 2027.
—Shelley Nelson, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
As motorists become more fixated on their devices, a few automakers are bucking the trend.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
ˈmōt-ə-rəst 
: a person who travels by automobile
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