driver

noun

driv·​er ˈdrī-vər 

: one that drives: such as

a

: coachman

b

: the operator of a motor vehicle

c

: an implement (such as a hammer) for driving

d

: a mechanical piece for imparting motion to another piece

e

: one that provides impulse or motivation

a driver in this economy

f

: a golf wood with a nearly straight face used in driving

g

: an electronic circuit that supplies input to another electronic circuit

also : loudspeaker

h

: a piece of computer software that controls input and output operations

driverless

ˈdrī-vər-ləs 

adjective

Synonyms of driver

• chauffeur
• motorist
• operator
• automobilist
• wheelman

Examples of driver in a Sentence

Who was the driver at the time of the accident?

We told the taxi driver to take us to the library.

He likes to sit at the front of the bus, near the driver.

There's a problem with the printer's driver.

Recent Examples on the Web

Marina came across a state driver’s license and a Social Security card for a man who died more than 10 years ago among Beloozerov’s possessions. — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, returning in November, continues to be a massive economic driver, generating billions and attracting a high-spending international clientele. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Since the first race there in 1914, the glassy surface of the Bonneville Salt Flats has drawn generations of drivers seeking to set new land speed records. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Cobb County drivers experienced four long lasting, multilane freeway incidents in the same morning. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing driver

• backseat driver
• co-driver
• designated driver
• drink-driver
• driver ant
• driver ed
• driver education
• driver's ed
• driver's education
• driver's license
• driver's seat
• driver's side
• drunk driver
• drunken driver
• in the driver's seat
• learner driver
• mass driver
• pile driver
• slave driver
• student driver
• Sunday driver

Rhymes for driver

• diver
• fiver
• hiver
• kiver
• niver
• stiver
• revivor
• screwdriver
• survivor

Kids Definition

driver

noun

driv·​er ˈdrī-vər 

: one that drives: as

a

: the operator of a motor vehicle

b

: a tool for driving

a nail driver

c

: a golf club having a usually wooden head with a nearly straight face