driver's license

noun

: a license issued under governmental authority that permits the holder to operate a motor vehicle

Examples of driver's license in a Sentence

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The members of his workforce — originally from Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Bolivia and his native Peru — are all employees with a Social Security number and a driver's license. Scott Neuman, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025 Voters must present an unexpired photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, to cast a ballot in person. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025 In late September, the agency announced an emergency interim final rule that would increase federal oversight of how states issue non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses. Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025 The suit named Alex for owning the boat, Maggie for allegedly letting Paul use the boat and Paul's brother Buster for allegedly giving him his driver's license to buy the alcohol on the day Mallory was killed, according to The State. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for driver's license

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of driver's license was in 1904

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“Driver's license.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driver%27s%20license. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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