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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Many truckers and trade groups argue that lax enforcement of English-language requirements for CDL holders creates safety risks, especially when drivers can’t read road signs or communicate with other motorists or law enforcement.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
Before long, Rodriguez was covering some of Miami's most explosive stories, like the riots following the death of Black motorist Arthur McDuffie.
—Jim Berry, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Crews will be pretreating roadways, however, the city still urges motorists to drive cautiously, allow extra travel time and watch for early-morning refreezing, especially on elevated roadways.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
If the forecast holds, these cities could experience their first meaningful snow accumulation of the season, resulting in hazardous travel and potential delays for motorists and airline passengers.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
Before long, Rodriguez was covering some of Miami's most explosive stories, like the riots following the death of Black motorist Arthur McDuffie.
—Jim Berry, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Crews will be pretreating roadways, however, the city still urges motorists to drive cautiously, allow extra travel time and watch for early-morning refreezing, especially on elevated roadways.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
If the forecast holds, these cities could experience their first meaningful snow accumulation of the season, resulting in hazardous travel and potential delays for motorists and airline passengers.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for motorist
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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
ˈmōt-ə-rəst 
: a person who travels by automobile
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